Liard of Aix - Louis XV

Reverse

Crowned shield of France, workshop mark at the exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRANC.ET & NAVARR.REX. 1767

Engraver: Joseph-Charles Röettiers

Edge

Plain

Comment

"Cours légal 3 derniers tournois, manufactured following the edict of March 1766.",

"These coins are rarely found in good condition; they are to be considered very rare in superb condition",

French Royal Coins

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

"Cours légal 3 derniers tournois, fabriqué suite à l'édit de mars 1766.", 

"Ces pièces se trouvent rarement en bon état de conservation; elles sont à considérer comme très rare en superbe.",

Monnaies royales françaises

Interesting fact

The Liard of Aix - Louis XV 1767-1772 coin was minted during a time of great change in France. The coin was minted during the reign of Louis XV, who was known for his extravagant lifestyle and his efforts to centralize power in the French government. This coin was also minted during a time of economic change, as France was transitioning from a feudal society to a capitalist one. The coin's design, which features an image of Louis XV on one side and the coat of arms of Aix on the other, reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place in France during this time.

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