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1 Gold Louis - Louis XV
| Gold (.917) | 8.158 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1774 |
| Value | 1 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 8.158 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
The shields of France and Navarre crowned. Underneath, workshop letter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRS.REGN.VINC.IMPER.1747
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Unabridged legend: Christus Regnat Vincit Imperat
Translation: Christ reigns, conquers and Commands.
Engraver: J-C Röettiers
Edge
Corded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gold Louis - Louis XV 1740-1774 from France is that it was minted during a time when France was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern, centralized state. The coin's design, featuring an image of King Louis XV on one side and the French coat of arms on the other, reflects this shift in power dynamics, as the monarch's image became a symbol of the state's authority and control over the economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 9 | 8202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 A | 104000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 B | 5904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 BB | 6795 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 E | 5517 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 L | 42000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 N | 9007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 O | 7215 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 Q | 4408 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 T | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 W | 6401 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 9 | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 D | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 E | 9563 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 H | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 L | 76000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 Q | 4300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 S | 4541 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 T | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 V | 3450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 W | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 X | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 & | 69000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 A | 66000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 B | 3102 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 BB | 4540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 C | 4406 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 D | 9368 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 H | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 I | 6799 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 K | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 L | 39000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 M | 4335 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 Q | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 R | 5456 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 T | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 V | 2329 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 W | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 X | 62000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 & | 161000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 A | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 B | 2190 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 D | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 G | 6019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 H | 8213 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 I | 3217 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 N | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 O | 2150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 Q | 2699 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 R | 2950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 W | 1306 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 Z | 7175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 A | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 BB | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 C | 5659 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 S | 4639 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 V | 1650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 W | 375000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 & | 65000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 A | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 BB | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 P | 4343 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 R | 1334 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 W | 375000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 & | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 A | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 BB | 33000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 E | 2780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 P | 6181 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 W | 474000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 Y | 3314 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 & | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 A | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 BB | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 D | 9102 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 G | 4421 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 H | 6998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 P | 5491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 S | 6468 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 W | 327000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 X | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 Y | 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 & | 5940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 A | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 P | 1738 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 W | 210000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 X | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 Y | 2916 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 A | 27000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 K | 4830 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 O | 3766 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 S | 6552 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 W | 171000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 ϽϹ | 2169 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 BB | 2606 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 C | 3183 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 D | 4052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 O | 4864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 W | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 & | 4257 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 H | 9900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 M | 1639 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 O | 2944 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 V | 1112 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 W | 4065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 Y | 3577 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1752 A | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1752 BB | 4180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1752 H | 6361 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 & | 9229 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1753 BB | 3693 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 D | 412 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 W | 4875 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1754 A | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1754 D | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 & | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 A | 77000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 W | 3780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 & | 59000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 A | 27000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 S | 1304 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 ϽϹ | 5372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1757 & | 7069 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1757 A | 19299 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1757 H | 3582 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1757 X | 1365 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1758 A | 47000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1758 D | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1758 N | 8464 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1759 A | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1759 N | 3226 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 G | 1204 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 B | 1099 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 BB | 315000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 H | 3577 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 C | 1370 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 H | 3972 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 H | 6132 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 G | 1159 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 H | 3413 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1766 A | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1766 D | 7609 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 & | 3090 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1769 Y | 304 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 H | 1060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 S | 615 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 W | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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