1⁄12 Ecu - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 2.040 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1720-1723 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.040 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned Shield of France
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT • NOMEN • DOMINI • BENEDICTUM • 1721
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Engraver: Norbert Roettiers
Edge
Corded
Comment
Legal tender 15 sols tournois, following the edict of September 1720Reformed blanks are identified by a trefoil (♣) under the bust of the King.
Bust of the shield of France:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1720-1723 Louis XV 1/12 Ecu coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. Louis XV, who ruled France from 1715 to 1774, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and military, including the creation of a new currency system. The 1/12 Ecu coin was part of this new system and was designed to be a more practical and widely-used denomination than some of the larger coins that had been previously minted. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with its silver content and historical significance making it a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
