⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI
| Silver (.917) | 2.948 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1775-1790 |
| 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#7554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Oval crowned coat of arms of France, between two olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICTVM 1781 · SIT NOMEN DOMINI
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Translation: Blessed the name of the Lord.
Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI 1775-1790 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 2.948 g is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XVI, who was the last king of France before the French Revolution. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the French coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1775 and 1790, which was a time of great social, political, and economic change in France, and the coin's design reflects this turmoil. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1775 & | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 A | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 I | 42000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 N | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 & | 7934 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 A | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 A | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 L | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 N | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 Q | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 A | 111000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 I | 124000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 M | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 A | 111000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 AA | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 I | 57000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 M | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 Q | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 A | 33000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 D | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 I | 115000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 L | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 Q | 28000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 A | 33000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 I | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 A | 117000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 AA | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 N | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 A | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 L | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 A | 47000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 AA | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 I | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 R | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 A | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 I | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 Q | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 Q | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 R | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 D | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 R | 375172 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 H | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 I | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 MA | 92000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 N | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 M | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI 1775-1790 coin.
