Ecu with three crowns - Louis XV

Reverse

Three crowns in a triangle around mintmark with fleurs-de-lis in the angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI•BENEDICTVM 1715

Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Edge

Embossed inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM

Translation: Lord, save the king.

Comment

Louis XV's three-crown shields were almost entirely recast or reformed within a few weeks of issue.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les écus aux trois couronnes de Louis XV ont été presque dans leur totalité refondus ou réformés, à peine quelques semaines après leur émission.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ecu with three crowns - Louis XV 1715 from France made of Silver (.917) weighing 30.594 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XV, who was known as the "Beloved" and ruled France from 1715 to 1774. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in France and its colonies. The three crowns on the coin represent the three main territories of France: France proper, Navarre, and Brittany. The coin's design was created by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Willart.

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