⅓ Ecu - Louis XV


Silver (.917)	8.158 g	26.5 mm

Description

Issuer	France
King	Louis XV (1715-1774)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1720-1723
Value	⅓ Silver Ecu
Currency	Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition	Silver (.917)
Weight	8.158 g
Diameter	26.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#10086
Rarity index	63%

Reverse

Crowned Shield of France

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT • NOMEN • DOMINI • 9 • BENEDICTUM • 1721

Translation: Blessed be the name of God

Engraver: Norbert Roettiers

Edge

Rimmed

Comment

Legal tender 3 livres tournois, made on a new blank as well as in reformation from the previous "Petit Louis d'argent" following the edict registered on September 30, 1720.

Reformed blanks are identified by a trefoil (♣) under the bust of the King.

Exists in variety with the bust of Petit Louis d'argent (3 livres) - Gadoury# 305.

Bust of the shield of France: