© Yannick Roszak
© Yannick Roszak
¼ Ecu of France-Navarre - Louis XV
1718 year| Silver | 5.85 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield quartered of France and Navarre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. 9 .BENEDICTVM . 1718 .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu of France-Navarre - Louis XV 1718 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 his attempts to centralize power in the French government. This coin was part of a larger effort to reform the French currency and stabilize the economy, which had been struggling due to years of war and financial mismanagement. Despite these challenges, the ¼ Ecu coin remained a popular and widely used denomination during this time period, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 9 | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 B | 48475 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 BB | 118080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 C | 247680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 D | 314032 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 H | 106560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 P | 80640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 S | 264960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 T | 67123 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 W | 365760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 X | 77760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Ecu of France-Navarre - Louis XV 1718 coin.
