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Écu de Béarn aux branches d'oliviers - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 29 g | 40.9 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1740 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 40.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Oval shield of France, crowned between two olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT• NOMEN• DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1726
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Écu de Béarn aux branches d'oliviers - Louis XV 1726-1740 coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced during the reign of Louis XV, who was known for his lavish spending and financial mismanagement. As a result, the coin's production was discontinued in 1740 due to the country's financial crisis. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1726 🐄 | 424495 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 🐄 | 187325 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1728 🐄 | 401852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1729 🐄 | 301314 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1730 🐄 | 416466 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1731 🐄 | 431228 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1732 🐄 | 445900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1733 🐄 | 245987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1734 🐄 | 275036 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1735 🐄 | 303886 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1736 🐄 | 157879 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1737 🐄 | 82173 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1738 🐄 | 245951 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1739 🐄 | 80318 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 🐄 | 78463 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Écu de Béarn aux branches d'oliviers - Louis XV 1726-1740 coin.
