1 Écu - Louis XV
Features
| Issuer |
France
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Louis XV (1715-1774)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1741-1771 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 29.488 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 16362 |
| References | Dy royales# 1680 var. Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Francesco Pastrone, Christian Charlet; 2018. Monnaies royales françaises de Louis XIII à Louis XVI / Volume 2: 1610-1792 (5th Edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco. |
Obverse
Head of Louis XV on the left, girded with a band, C.J.R. on the edge of the neck. Legend starting at 19 h.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LUD·XV·D·G·FR·ET NA·RE· BD
Unabridged legend: Ludovicus XV Dei Gratia Franciae et Navarrae Rex Bearnensis Dominus
Reverse
Shield of France surmounted by a royal crown and surrounded by olive branches forming a half crown. A cow in the exergue (under the shield).
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1769
Unabridged legend: Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM.
Mint
| 🐄 | Pau, France |
Comments
Coins of this type minted in other cities of France are distinguished by the inscription on the obverse.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1741 | 62 076 | 1.0% | |||||||||||||
| 1742 | 129 815 | 3% | |||||||||||||
| 1743 | 24 829 | 1.0% | |||||||||||||
| 1745 | 39 750 | 2% | |||||||||||||
| 1746 | 237 021 | 1.5% | |||||||||||||
| 1747 | 147 149 | 4% | |||||||||||||
| 1748 | 194 093 | 2% | |||||||||||||
| 1749 | 138 774 | 2.0% | |||||||||||||
| 1750 | 99 000 | 3% | |||||||||||||
| 1751 | 98 650 | 2% | |||||||||||||
| 1752 | 64 572 | 4% | |||||||||||||
| 1753 | 
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114 636 | 2.0% | ||||||||||||
| 1754 | 201 959 | 3% | |||||||||||||
| 1755 | 207 366 | 3% | |||||||||||||
| 1756 | 748 963 | 7% | |||||||||||||
| 1757 | 454 045 | 7% | |||||||||||||
| 1758 | 317 199 | variant 8/7 exists | 2% | ||||||||||||
| 1759 |
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294 587 | 4% | ||||||||||||
| 1760 |
|
299 449 | 3% | ||||||||||||
| 1761 |
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1 219 403 | $ 230 | 5% | |||||||||||
| 1762 | 1 139 493 | 6% | |||||||||||||
| 1763 | 1 298 140 | 9% | |||||||||||||
| 1764 |
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1 724 339 | 14% | ||||||||||||
| 1765 |
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2 819 092 | 13% | ||||||||||||
| 1766 | 1 559 875 | $ 190 | 11% | ||||||||||||
| 1767 |
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1 927 083 | $ 150 | $ 150 | 14% | ||||||||||
| 1768 |
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1 388 140 | 9% | ||||||||||||
| 1769 |
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1 431 173 | $ 190 | 9% | |||||||||||
| 1770 | 1 122 095 | 11% | |||||||||||||
| 1771 | 820 652 | 2% | |||||||||||||
Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.
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Numista Rarity index: 33
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Bullion value: USD 63.37
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Actual silver weight: 0.869 oz
Current silver price: 72.89 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Katz Auction 72 Lot 612 
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21 Dec 2022 | 1753 | F |
USD 56.87
(EUR 49.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 63 Lot 980
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26 Jul 2022 | 1759 | VF |
USD 119.54
(EUR 103.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 86 Lot 287
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10 Jun 2023 | 1760 | F |
USD 34.82
(EUR 30.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 112 Lot 554
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10 Feb 2024 | 1761 | XF |
USD 78.92
(EUR 68.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 84 Lot 302
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27 May 2023 | 1761 | XF |
USD 75.44
(EUR 65.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232218 Lot 61459
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28 Apr 2022 | 1764 |
UNC (PCGS MS62) |
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2024 August 26 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61400 Lot 22087
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26 Aug 2024 | 1765 |
AU (PCGS AU58) |
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 123 Lot 502
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27 Apr 2024 | 1767 | XF |
USD 81.24
(EUR 70.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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CGB E-auction n°565 Lot 565-504891
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12 Feb 2024 | 1768 |
F (TB+) |
USD 71.96
(EUR 62.00) (incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © CGB | ||||||
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Katz Auction 133 Lot 1294
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24 Jul 2024 | 1769 | VF |
USD 77.76
(EUR 67.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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