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2 Louis d'Or - Louis XV
| Gold (.917) | 16.3 g | 29.4 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1771-1775 |
| Value | 2 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 16.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#175652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crown above arms of France and Navarre
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRS • REGN • VINC • IMPE 1773
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Louis d'Or coin from France, minted during the reign of Louis XV (1771-1775), is that it was one of the last gold coins to be widely used in circulation before the French Revolution. The coin's gold content, which is 91.7% pure gold, made it a valuable and sought-after currency during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 I | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1771 W | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 D | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 I | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 W | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 D | 9595 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 I | 4604 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 K | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 T | 1575 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 W | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1774 D | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 I | 484 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 L | 39000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 W | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1771-1775 coin.
