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⅙ Ecu - Louis XV Navarre, France, XX-S
| Silver (.917) | 4.079 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1720 |
| Value | ⅙ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 4.079 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield quartered with 1 and 4 of France, with 2 and 3 of Navarre, accosted by XX - S.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. .BENEDICTVM 1719 .
Engraver: Norbert Roettiers
Edge
String
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Ecu - Louis XV (Navarre, France, XX-S) 1719-1720 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XV, who was known for his lavish spending and financial mismanagement. As a result, the French economy was in a state of crisis, and the value of the coin fluctuated greatly during this time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
