1/10 Ecu - Louis XV

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1716-1717
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/10 Silver Ecu
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight3.059 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Norbert Roettiers
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1654 var., Ciani#2099 var., GadR2#289a
Obverse descriptionChildlike bust of the king, draped and cuirassed, bareheaded, right. Legend starting at 19 h.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVD•XV•D•G•FR•ET•NAV•RE BD
Reverse descriptionRound shield of France, crowned. Different workshop in the exergue (under the shield).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT•NOMEN•DOMINI•BENEDICTVM 1716
Edge
Mint
Pau, France
Mintage1716  - (fr) Flan réformé -
1717  - (fr) Flan neuf -
Catalog ID9040152390
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