© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Louis d'or aux deux L - Louis XV
| Gold (.917) | 9.79 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1720-1723 |
| Value | 1 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 9.79 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double L monogram with 3 fleur-de-lis
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✭ CHRISTUS REGNAT VINCIT IMPERAT
LL
• A •
Translation: Christ conquers, reigns and commands
Engraver: Norbert Roettiers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Louis d'or aux deux L - Louis XV 1720-1723 from France is that it was minted during a time when France was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern state, and the coin's design reflects this change. The coin features an image of King Louis XV on one side and the French coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the shift from a feudal system to a centralized monarchy. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure consistency and accuracy in trade, highlighting the importance of standardization in the early modern period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720 BB | 667 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1720 D | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1720 H | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1720 I | 3620 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1720 L | 803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1720 T | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1720 W | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 9 | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 B | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 BB | 55000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 C | 6128 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 H | 37000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 N | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 W | 139000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 X | 9621 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 9 | 69000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 E | 4261 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 G | 4115 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 N | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 Y | 3346 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 W | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Louis d'or aux deux L - Louis XV 1720-1723 coin.
