⅒ Ecu - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 2.948 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1741-1767 |
| Value | ⅒ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.948 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Oval shield of France, crowned, surmounting the vaquette of Bearn and framed by two olive branches tied with a ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1745
Edge
Corded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV 1741-1767 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 "Benevolent King" for his efforts to improve the lives of his subjects. Despite his efforts, the coin was not widely used due to its small denomination and was eventually replaced by larger denomination coins. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1743 🐄 | 46000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 🐄 | 44000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 🐄 | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 🐄 | 33000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 🐄 | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 🐄 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV 1741-1767 coin.
