© E. Galesne
© E. Galesne
⅒ Écu - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 2.948 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1740 |
| Value | ⅒ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.948 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Oval shield of France, crowned, between two olive branches. Different from the workshop highlighted.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM * 1734
A
Engraver: Joseph-Charles Röettiers
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ⅒ Écu - Louis XV 1726-1740 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 2.948 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XV, who was known as the "Beloved" and was the great-grandson of Louis XIV. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to promote the image of the king as a powerful and benevolent ruler. The coin's design features the king's profile on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other, symbolizing the king's authority and the unity of the French people. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1726 9 | 119520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 AA | 125496 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 C | 91929 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 D | 3527500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 E | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 I | 23904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 L | 1062520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 N | 331000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 R | 940000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 S | 91000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 V | 119000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 & | 97750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 9 | 69834 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 C | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 E | 66000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 L | 680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 M | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 N | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 O | 21250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 S | 97094 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 T | 103423 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 Z | 161500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 & | 209160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 9 | 148750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 B | 43064 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 BB | 82048 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 C | 103073 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 E | 57634 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 G | 93280 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 L | 1105000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 M | 8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 N | 139037 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 S | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 V | 27870 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 W | 59420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 Y | 64290 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 Z | 127500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 & | 148000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 W | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1734 9 | 61936 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1734 T | 31065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1735 L | 67320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 & | 91040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Écu - Louis XV 1726-1740 coin.
