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⅕ Écu - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 5.835 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1733 |
| Value | ⅕ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.835 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Oval crowned shield of France, between two olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1729
Engraver: Joseph-Charles Röettiers
Edge
Corded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅕ Écu - Louis XV 1726-1733 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. Louis XV, who ruled France from 1715 to 1774, implemented a number of financial reforms during his reign, including the creation of a new currency system that replaced the old écu currency with the livre tournois. Despite these efforts, the French economy continued to struggle, and the coinage of the time reflects the challenges faced by the country during this period. The ⅕ Écu coin, with its silver content and relatively low denomination, would have been an important part of everyday transactions for many French citizens, and its design features the iconic image of Louis XV, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1726 & | 59760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 A | 956160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 B | 140136 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 E | 60687 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 G | 56772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 H | 74700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 K | 582660 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 N | 227790 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 P | 59760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 T | 1215897 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 V | 16240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 X | 170316 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1726 ϽϹ | 89640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 A | 349596 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 D | 403100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 P | 27904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 W | 253980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 9 | 119678 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 B | 140136 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 C | 104894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 D | 520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 E | 90297 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 M | 46151 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 T | 51869 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 vache | 35697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 Y | 181390 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 ϽϹ | 59760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 A | 266928 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 D | 62890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 L | 149205 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 M | 56844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1732 T | 9759 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1733 9 | 5508 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅕ Écu - Louis XV 1726-1733 coin.
