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2 Louis d'Or - Louis XV
| Gold (.917) | 16.316 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1774 |
| Value | 2 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 16.316 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crown above arms of France and Navarre
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRS.REGN.VINC.IMPER.1771
D
Edge
Corded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Louis d'Or coin from France, minted during the reign of Louis XV (1742-1774), is that it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design across different minting locations. Prior to this, coins from different regions of France often had unique designs, making it difficult to standardize currency across the country. The 2 Louis d'Or coin, made of .917 gold and weighing 16.316 grams, was minted in several locations, including Paris, Lyon, and Bordeaux, and featured a consistent design, making it easier to recognize and use across France. This standardization helped pave the way for the modern currency system used today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1742 & | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 A | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 E | 1770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 N | 2687 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 O | 1527 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 R | 1381 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 T | 6086 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 W | 1754 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 Z | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 9 | 8964 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 A | 5946 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 D | 7828 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 E | 4683 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 H | 3298 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 M | 7034 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 N | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 O | 1369 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 Q | 7665 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 R | 1258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 T | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 V | 767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 X | 2318 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 Z | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 9 | 4043 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 A | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 D | 4893 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 E | 3874 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 I | 2680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 K | 8940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 Q | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 T | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 W | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 X | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 Z | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 D | 2437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 E | 2294 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 I | 2537 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 K | 6585 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 M | 6357 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 Q | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 T | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 W | 1755 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 X | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 9 | 7514 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 Q | 5268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 X | 1250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 Z | 1568 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 E | 1890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 K | 8595 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 N | 3270 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 Q | 3495 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 T | 8600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 V | 1187 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 9 | 3546 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 K | 5970 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 Q | 3038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 I | 2256 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 M | 1842 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 T | 4165 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 E | 1372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 K | 8670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 N | 1446 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 Q | 2029 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 E | 1278 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 K | 5730 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 Q | 3199 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 T | 9471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1752 K | 3990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1752 Q | 2183 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 D | 206 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 E | 1809 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 K | 44000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 M | 5012 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 T | 9333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1754 I | 1439 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1754 K | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1754 Q | 4252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 D | 6960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 M | 7609 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 N | 2075 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 T | 2948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 AA | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 D | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 I | 1080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 M | 10022 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 Q | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 T | 1580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1757 D | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1757 K | 3885 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1758 K | 2659 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1759 D | 608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1759 H | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1759 M | 5241 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1759 T | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 9 | 33000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 K | 5782 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 M | 6863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 T | 2474 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 D | 4461 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1762 K | 5250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 I | 940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 M | 2869 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 Q | 8018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 K | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 9 | 1367 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 M | 4665 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1766 K | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1766 R | 59000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 K | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 M | 8342 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 Q | 1140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 R | 93000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 K | 6272 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 Q | 1653 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 R | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1769 I | 9014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 D | 2419 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 T | 797 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 M | 8595 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Louis d'Or - Louis XV 1742-1774 coin.
