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Ecu de Béarn dit "à la vieille tête" - Louis XV
| Silver (.917) | 29.48 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1771-1774 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 29.48 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#117545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Oval shield of France crowned between two olive branches. Latin legends in periphery with, in top on the left, different of the engraver (bale of straw) and vintage. Below different from the workshop (cow).
Script: Latin
Lettering: • SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1773
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Comment
The shields minted in Pau (known as "du Béarn") have a "cow" as the mintmark, unlike the other cities, which have letters.These types have a different legend: the abbreviation "NAV" is shortened to "NA" and "REX" becomes "RE"; the letters "BD" are added at the end of the legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ecu de Béarn coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in France, particularly during the reign of Louis XV. The coin was issued as a response to the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, and its design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite its historical significance, the coin was not well received by the public and was eventually replaced by other coinage. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 🐄 | 820652 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 🐄 | 1311492 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 🐄 | 528748 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 🐄 | 600786 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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