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½ Écu - Louis XVI "FRANÇOIS"
| Silver (.917) | 14.61 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Period | Constitutional Monarchy (1791-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1793 |
| Value | ½ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 14.61 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Standing Genius writing the Constitution
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNE DE LA LOI·
A
L'AN 4 DE LA
LIBERTÉ
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LA NATION LA LOI ET LE ROI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Écu - Louis XVI ("FRANÇOIS") 1792-1793 coin from France is that it was minted during the French Revolution, a time of great upheaval and change in the country. Despite the political turmoil, the coin still features the image of King Louis XVI, who was eventually executed in 1793. This coin is a rare example of a piece of currency that was minted during a time of significant historical change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Écu - Louis XVI ("FRANÇOIS") 1792-1793 coin.
