Have a photo? Submit it and we'll credit you.

1729 ⅕ Écu - Louis XV

🇫🇷 France · Livre Tournois · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight5.835 g
Diameter26 mm
Mintage 535,867 Combined across issues: A 266,928; D 62,890; L 149,205; M 56,844; reported issues only — 4 further varieties unpublished
EdgeRope-shaped
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJoseph-Charles Röettiers
ReferenceCiani Royales# 2119, Gad R2# 298, Clairand# 34128
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-9581
Last edited

As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.

Collection

— collectors own this
— on want lists

Your collection

Sign in to track this coin.

Varieties & References

No additional varieties recorded.

External references

Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1729 France ⅕ Écu - Louis XV coins were minted?
At least 535,867 were struck. Combined across issues: A 266,928; D 62,890; L 149,205; M 56,844; reported issues only; 4 further varieties unpublished.
What is a 1729 France ⅕ Écu - Louis XV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 5.835 g.
What is the melt value of a 1729 France ⅕ Écu - Louis XV?
It contains 0.1720 troy ounces of silver. Multiply that by the silver spot price for its melt value. Silver price today