Double sol de Béarn aux deux L couronnées 1739-1753 front Double sol de Béarn aux deux L couronnées 1739-1753 back
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Double sol de Béarn aux deux L couronnées

 
Billon (.250 silver) 2.184 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XV (1715-1774)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1739-1753
Value
2 Sols (0.1&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
2.184 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#396617
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

In the field, cursive L and intertwined branch under a wreath; workshop letter in the exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT. NOM. DOM. BENEDICTUM

Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.

Engraver: Joseph-Charles Röettiers

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Double sol de Béarn aux deux L couronnées 1739-1753 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XV, who was known for his lavish spending and military campaigns, which put a strain on the French economy. As a result, the coin was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy that was less expensive than pure silver, in order to reduce production costs. Despite this, the coin still features a beautiful design, including the two L's that give it its name, which stand for the Latin phrase "Ludovicus XV," or "Louis XV" in English.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1745 🐄 22745 - - - - - -
1746 🐄 4900 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double sol de Béarn aux deux L couronnées 1739-1753 coin.