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1 Écu - Louis XV
1740 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The A Pattern 1 Écu - Louis XV 1740 from France made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It features a portrait of King Louis XV on one side and an image of the French coat of arms on the other. The coin was designed by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste-François Chappelet, and was minted in 1740. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and is highly sought after for its historical significance and artistic beauty.