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⅒ Ecu - Louis XV

🇫🇷 France · ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight2.984 g
Diameter22 mm
Mintage 719,999 Combined across issues: & 16,830; 9 5,701; A 96,742; B 101,866; D 50,360; G 219,460; I 43,180; L 42,840; M 57,790; N 9,180; Q 30,600; Y 29,550; Z 15,900; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished
EdgeRope-shaped
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJoseph-Charles Röettiers
ReferenceCiani Royales# 2127
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-9110

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1742 France ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV coins were minted?
719,999 were struck (Combined across issues: & 16,830; 9 5,701; A 96,742; B 101,866; D 50,360; G 219,460; I 43,180; L 42,840; M 57,790; N 9,180; Q 30,600; Y 29,550; Z 15,900; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished).
What is a 1742 France ⅒ Ecu - Louis XV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 2.984 g.
What is the melt value of a 1742 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 1742 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.