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1 Écu - Louis XV
🇫🇷 France · 1 Écu - Louis XV · 1204–1793
| Weight | 29.488 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Mintage | 2,028,266 Combined across issues: & 81,632; 9 89,445; A 115,312; AA 13,147; B 123,402; BB 28,101; C 22,798; D 27,616; E 38,459; G 3,351; H 370,104; I 8,556; K 167,900; L 315,860; M 31,595; N 4,504; O 25,736; P 9,220; Q 13,988; R 25,959; S 22,487; T 3 |
| Edge | Lettered |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 91.70% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Joseph-Charles Röettiers |
| Reference | EC III# 1331, KM# 512, Ciani Royales# 2122 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-FRA-8897 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1742 France 1 Écu - Louis XV coins were minted?
2,028,266 were struck (Combined across issues: & 81,632; 9 89,445; A 115,312; AA 13,147; B 123,402; BB 28,101; C 22,798; D 27,616; E 38,459; G 3,351; H 370,104; I 8,556; K 167,900; L 315,860; M 31,595; N 4,504; O 25,736; P 9,220; Q 13,988; R 25,959; S 22,487; T 3).
What is a 1742 France 1 Écu - Louis XV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 29.488 g.
What is the melt value of a 1742 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 1742 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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