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| Location | France |
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| Year | 1716 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a crowned circular shield bearing three fleurs-de-lis, referencing the royal arms of France. The legend CAFES LEGAL arcs across the top of the field, with FRANCE at the left, 1716 at the right, and 1/2 ECU at the bottom, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a youthful right-facing portrait in relief, replicating the effigy of Louis XV as a child from the original 1716 demi-écu coinage. The circular legend reads LVID XV D G FR ET NA REX, with the name LVID repeated in the lower exergual area, all within a beaded border. |
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