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1 Louis d'Or - Louis XV
🇫🇷 France · 1 Louis d'Or - Louis XV · 1204–1793
| Weight | 8.158 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Mintage | 60,929 Combined across issues: 9 1,630; A 6,914; B 7,350; BB 2,061; C 2,410; D 1,382; E 3,397; G 3,650; H 8,699; I 1,460; K 3,420; M 4,218; O 1,839; P 916; Q 1,967; S 915; T 2,649; V 1,043; X 3,917; Z 1,092; reported issues only — 7 further variet |
| Edge | Rope-shaped |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 91.70% Gold |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Joseph-Charles Röettiers |
| Reference | Clairand# 34015 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-8377 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1740 France 1 Louis d'Or - Louis XV coins were minted?
60,929 were struck (Combined across issues: 9 1,630; A 6,914; B 7,350; BB 2,061; C 2,410; D 1,382; E 3,397; G 3,650; H 8,699; I 1,460; K 3,420; M 4,218; O 1,839; P 916; Q 1,967; S 915; T 2,649; V 1,043; X 3,917; Z 1,092; reported issues only — 7 further variet).
What is a 1740 France 1 Louis d'Or - Louis XV made of?
0.917 Gold, weighing 8.158 g.
What is the melt value of a 1740 France 1 Louis d'Or - 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 Louis d'Or - 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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