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⅒ Ecu of France-Navarre - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 2.948 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1718-1719 |
| 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#393032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned shield quartered of France and Navarre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. - AA - .BENEDICTVM 1718.
Engraver: Norbert Roettiers
Edge
Corded edge.
Comment
Legal tender of 12 sols tournois, made on the new side only, following the edict of January 1718. The minting of this coin was officially stopped by the declaration of 19 December 1718.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ⅒ Ecu of France-Navarre - Louis XV 1718-1719 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 2.948 g 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 coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, with its silver content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 AA | 1389400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 BB | 1389400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 D | 392000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 T | 35897 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1719 BB | 155362 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Ecu of France-Navarre - Louis XV 1718-1719 coin.
