© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Louis d'or aux deux L - Louis XV
| Gold (.917) | 4.835 g | 21.50 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1720-1723 |
| Value | ½ Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.835 g |
| Diameter | 21.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned double L monogram with 3 fleur-de-lis
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRISTUS REGNAT VINCIT IMPERAT
LL
A
Engraver: Norbert Roettiers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Louis d'or aux deux L - Louis XV 1720-1723 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in France. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system aimed at stabilizing the French economy, which had been struggling with inflation and debt. Despite the challenges, the coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency throughout Louis XV's reign and beyond.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720 A | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 A | 5530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 D | 5843 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 K | 426 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 R | 159 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 Z | 225 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 A | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 C | 608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 D | 1036 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 Z | 193 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 A | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 BB | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 D | 1036 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 Z | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Louis d'or aux deux L - Louis XV 1720-1723 coin.
