½ Louis d'Or - Louis XV 1726-1739 front ½ Louis d'Or - Louis XV 1726-1739 back
½ Louis d'Or - Louis XV 1726-1739 photo
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½ Louis d'Or - Louis XV

 
Gold (.917) 4.079 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XV (1715-1774)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1726-1739
Value
½ Gold Louis
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
4.079 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#23643
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Two oval shields of France and Navarre, under a crown, below the letter of workshop.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRS·REGN · VINC · IMPER* 1726
W

Edge

Corded.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Louis d'Or - Louis XV 1726-1739 coin from France is that it was minted during a time when France was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern state. The coin's design, which features an image of King Louis XV on one side and the French coat of arms on the other, reflects the shift towards a more centralized and powerful monarchy. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's minting symbolizes the wealth and power of the French monarchy during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1726 9 3156 - - - - - -
1729 I 34000 - - - - - -
1731 9 2280 - - - - - -
1733 I 1926 - - - - - -
1735 A 1600 - - - - - -

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 - Louis XV 1726-1739 coin.