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1 Écu - Louis XV
🇫🇷 France · 1 Écu - Louis XV · 1204–1793
| Weight | 29.488 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Mintage | 1,574,205 Combined across issues: & 55,573; 9 80,868; A 82,002; AA 74,102; B 122,343; BB 80,661; C 58,546; D 32,674; E 74,738; G 8,167; H 88,291; I 30,762; K 83,539; L 425,185; M 42,483; N 14,684; O 33,439; Q 7,552; T 106,077; V 14,722; W 28,067; Y 2 |
| Edge | Lettered |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 91.70% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 486, Ciani Royales# 2117 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-8362 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1740 France 1 Écu - Louis XV coins were minted?
1,574,205 were struck (Combined across issues: & 55,573; 9 80,868; A 82,002; AA 74,102; B 122,343; BB 80,661; C 58,546; D 32,674; E 74,738; G 8,167; H 88,291; I 30,762; K 83,539; L 425,185; M 42,483; N 14,684; O 33,439; Q 7,552; T 106,077; V 14,722; W 28,067; Y 2).
What is a 1740 France 1 Écu - Louis XV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 29.488 g.
What is the melt value of a 1740 France 1 Écu - Louis XV?
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 Écu - Louis XV 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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