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1744 ½ Écu - Louis XV

🇫🇷 France · Livre Tournois · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight14.744 g
Diameter33 mm
Mintage 161,738 Combined across issues: A 8,568; AA 4,284; G 16,170; Ⅰ 8,046; O 26,950; R 5,916; S 38,634; W 12,030; X 40,440; Y 700; reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished
EdgeLettered
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJoseph-Charles Röettiers
ReferenceCiani Royales# 2125
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7514
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1744 France ½ Écu - Louis XV coins were minted?
At least 161,738 were struck. Combined across issues: A 8,568; AA 4,284; G 16,170; Ⅰ 8,046; O 26,950; R 5,916; S 38,634; W 12,030; X 40,440; Y 700; reported issues only; 2 further varieties unpublished.
What is a 1744 France ½ Écu - Louis XV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 14.744 g.
What is the melt value of a 1744 France ½ Écu - Louis XV?
It contains 0.4347 troy ounces of silver. Multiply that by the silver spot price for its melt value. Silver price today