½ Sol - Louis XV 2nd portrait

Reverse

Crowned shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: •FRANCIÆ• ET & NAVARR• REX • (millésime)

Unabridged legend: Franciae et Navarrae rex

Translation: French and Navarrese king

Engraver: Joseph-Charles Röettiers

Edge

Plain.

Comment

"Legal tender last 6 tournois, manufactured following the edict of March 1766.",

"These coins are rarely found in good condition; they are to be considered very rare in superb condition",

French Royal Coins

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

"Cours légal 6 derniers tournois, fabriqué suite à l'édit de mars 1766.", 

"Ces pièces se trouvent rarement en bon état de conservation; elles sont à considérer comme très rare en superbe.",

Monnaies royales françaises

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Sol - Louis XV (2nd portrait) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. Louis XV, who ruled from 1715 to 1774, was known for his conservative and absolutist policies, which led to growing discontent among the population, particularly among the middle and lower classes. This discontent would eventually culminate in the French Revolution, which began in 1789 and would ultimately lead to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new form of government. Despite this turmoil, the ½ Sol coin remained a widely used denomination throughout this period, reflecting the ongoing importance of coinage in everyday transactions.

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