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1 Écu - Louis XV
1740 yearSilver | - | - |
Issuer | France |
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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 |
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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.