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1⁄60 Ecu - Louis XV (Sou Marque/Double Sol)
🇫🇷 France · 1⁄60 Ecu - Louis XV (Sou Marque/Double Sol) · 1204–1793
| Weight | 2.184 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Mintage | 12,126,698 Combined across issues: & 166,141; 9 801,090; A 1,089,942; AA 487,350; B 1,491,204; BB 198,213; C 597,695; D 678,136; E 510,619; G 169,864; H 217,927; I 601,653; K 521,696; L 129,311; M 665,408; N 400,898; O 419,182; P 326,035; Q 328,897; S |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Billon (20.80% silver) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Joseph-Charles Röettiers |
| Reference | KM# 500, Ciani Royales# 2138 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-8163 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1740 France 1⁄60 Ecu - Louis XV (Sou Marque/Double Sol) coins were minted?
12,126,698 were struck (Combined across issues: & 166,141; 9 801,090; A 1,089,942; AA 487,350; B 1,491,204; BB 198,213; C 597,695; D 678,136; E 510,619; G 169,864; H 217,927; I 601,653; K 521,696; L 129,311; M 665,408; N 400,898; O 419,182; P 326,035; Q 328,897; S).
What is a 1740 France 1⁄60 Ecu - Louis XV (Sou Marque/Double Sol) made of?
Billon (.208 silver), weighing 2.184 g.
What is the melt value of a 1740 France 1⁄60 Ecu - Louis XV (Sou Marque/Double Sol)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1740 France 1⁄60 Ecu - Louis XV (Sou Marque/Double Sol) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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