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© PCGS
½ Sol - Louis XV 1st portrait
| Copper | 6.117 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1724 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.117 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
The arms of Royal France
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCIAE• ET• NAVARRAE REX•1720
Engraver: Norbert Roettiers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Louis XV on one side and the French coat of arms on the other. The portrait was designed by the French engraver, Nicolas-Pierre Briot, and it's notable for being one of the first coins to feature a realistic portrait of a monarch, rather than a idealized or symbolic representation. This coin was also minted during a time of great change in France, as Louis XV was only 19 years old when he ascended to the throne and was still establishing his rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720 S | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 S | 3881120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 B | 3112520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sol - Louis XV (1st portrait) 1719-1724 coin.
