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1 Écu - Louis XV

🇫🇷 France · 1 Écu - Louis XV · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight29.488 g
Diameter41 mm
Mintage 312,790 Combined across issues: & 9,130; 9 19,000; A 41,000; AA 20,876; BB 5,710; C 15,000; D 17,000; E 2,800; E 9,590; I 10,260; K 37,000; M 35,150; Q 43,575; T 26,000; V 3,998; X 11,000; Y 5,701; reported issues only — 10 further varieties unpubl
EdgeLettered
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerJoseph-Charles Röettiers
ReferenceEC III# 1331, KM# 512, Ciani Royales# 2122
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-8908

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1753 France 1 Écu - Louis XV coins were minted?
312,790 were struck (Combined across issues: & 9,130; 9 19,000; A 41,000; AA 20,876; BB 5,710; C 15,000; D 17,000; E 2,800; E 9,590; I 10,260; K 37,000; M 35,150; Q 43,575; T 26,000; V 3,998; X 11,000; Y 5,701; reported issues only — 10 further varieties unpubl).
What is a 1753 France 1 Écu - Louis XV made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 29.488 g.
What is the melt value of a 1753 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 1753 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.