1⁄20 Ecu - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 1.474 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1740 |
| Value | 1⁄20 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.474 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Oval shield of France crowned between two olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1727
Engraver: Joseph-Charles Röettiers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1726-1740 French Silver 1/20 Ecu coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XV, who was only 11 years old when he ascended to the throne. Despite his young age, Louis XV's reign lasted for 58 years, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727 & | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 AA | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 C | 43854 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 D | 680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 E | 47350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 L | 190000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 M | 8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 N | 46600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 O | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 R | 44405 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 S | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 Z | 255000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 9 | 42781 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 D | 1020000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 E | 57291 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 K | 889760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 L | 950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 M | 8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 S | 42760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 V | 15170 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 W | 89820 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 9 | 124301 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 C | 225603 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 W | 142400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 9 | 11016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 C | 190806 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 L | 61200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 M | 2448 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 O | 9792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 W | 137720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1731 9 | 3060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1731 C | 25657 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1732 9 | 4896 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1733 9 | 62000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1733 I | 76440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1735 A | 48960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1735 L | 24480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1736 L | 12240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1737 L | 12240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1738 L | 6120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 M | 17920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 N | 38454 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 O | 4236 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 P | 5789 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄20 Ecu - Louis XV 1726-1740 coin.
