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1 Sol - Louis XV Round shield
| Copper | 12.235 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1773 |
| Value | 1 Sol (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.235 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France surrounded by the legend in Latin: King of France and Navarre
Script: Latin
Lettering: •FRANCIAE• ET & NAVARRAE• REX • (millésime)
Engraver: C-R. Röettiers
Edge
Plain
Comment
"Cours légal 12 derniers tournois, fabriqué suite à l'édit de mars 1766, à concurrence de 600.000 marcs, répartis sur les 3 espèces (liards, ½ sols et sols). ",
"From 1768 onwards, production was primarily destined for Corsica, which had just been reunited with France, and where the aim was to replace as quickly as possible the specie issued by Paoli",
Interesting fact
The 1 Sol - Louis XV (Round shield) coin from France, minted between 1766 and 1773, features an image of King Louis XV on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears the coat of arms of France. This coin was made of copper and weighs 12.235 grams. I hope you find this information helpful!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1767 & | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1768 & | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1770 & | 165166 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 & | 662400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sol - Louis XV (Round shield) 1766-1773 coin.
