© 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 - Louis XVI
| Gold (.917) | 8.14 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1774-1785 |
| Value | 1 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 8.14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France and Navarre
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHR REGN VINC IMPER 1782
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Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
Edge
Corded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Louis - Louis XVI 1774-1785 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1774, just a few years before the French Revolution, which began in 1789 and led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new government. Despite the turmoil of this period, the coin remained in circulation until 1785, when it was replaced by a new coinage system. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of France during this time and serves as a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1774 A | 490000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 & | 37000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 A | 221000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 BB | 604 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 D | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 H | 5315 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 I | 2397 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 K | 934 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 L | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 M | 8491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 N | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 Q | 1220 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 W | 91000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 & | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 A | 133000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 H | 2443 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 L | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 N | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 R | 431 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 & | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 A | 104000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 H | 3156 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 L | 813 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 & | 8255 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 A | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 H | 2680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 N | 2664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 & | 3352 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 A | 6899 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 H | 4880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 N | 2208 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 & | 1266 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 A | 2895 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 BB | 391 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 H | 2779 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 N | 340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 & | 517 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 A | 6333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 BB | 394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 H | 2325 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 N | 1116 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 & | 1272 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 A | 255000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 H | 3863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 N | 1897 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 R | 226 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 & | 2802 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 A | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 H | 3061 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 M | 1173 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 N | 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 & | 274 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 A | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 H | 1166 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 M | 1525 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 N | 354 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 B | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 BB | 541 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 H | 747 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 N | 414 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Louis - Louis XVI 1774-1785 coin.
