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⅒ Ecu - Louis XV

🇫🇷 France · ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight2.984 g
Diameter22 mm
Mintage 901,620 Combined across issues: A 90,900; AA 14,076; D 87,391; G 190,260; I 41,580; L 61,200; N 18,360; O 17,824; Q 209,948; R 30,992; T 13,165; V 7,590; W 55,400; X 7,003; Y 13,301; ϽϹ 42,630; reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished
EdgeRope-shaped
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJoseph-Charles Röettiers
ReferenceCiani Royales# 2127
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-1400

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1740 France ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV coins were minted?
901,620 were struck (Combined across issues: A 90,900; AA 14,076; D 87,391; G 190,260; I 41,580; L 61,200; N 18,360; O 17,824; Q 209,948; R 30,992; T 13,165; V 7,590; W 55,400; X 7,003; Y 13,301; ϽϹ 42,630; reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1740 France ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 2.984 g.
What is the melt value of a 1740 France ⅒ Ecu - 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 ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.