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© CGB
½ Sol of an Ecu - Louis XVI
| Copper | 6.117 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1791 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.117 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with three fleur-de-lis
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCIÆ. ET. NAVARRÆ. REX. 1788 W
Translation: King of France and Navarre
Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sol of an Ecu - Louis XVI 1777-1791 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great social and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XVI, who was the last king of France before the French Revolution. The Revolution, which began in 1789 and lasted for several years, saw the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new government. Despite the turmoil of this time, the coin remains a valuable piece of French history and a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 & | 1271000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 N | 1232000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 H | 773000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 N | 187000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 & | 636000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 A | 164000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 AA | 1042000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 & | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1782 A | 168000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 H | 138240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 & | 52000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 A | 124000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 M | 1175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 & | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 A | 97000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 BB | 667000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 M | 799000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 & | 320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 A | 328000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 AA | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 B | 673000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 BB | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 & | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 D | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 AA | 291000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 MA | 1375000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 T | 460000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 M | 1333000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 N | 891120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 T | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1790 B | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 AA | 4105000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 B | 16995000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 K | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1791 MA | 2121000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sol of an Ecu - Louis XVI 1777-1791 coin.
