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1776 ½ Écu - Louis XVI

🇫🇷 France · Livre Tournois · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight14.744 g
Diameter33 mm
Mintage 32,462 Combined across issues: & 19,440; Q 13,022; reported issues only — 5 further varieties unpublished
EdgeLettered
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerPierre-Benjamin Duvivier
ReferenceCiani Royales# 2189, Gad R2# 355, Clairand# 35101, Droulers# 607
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-8491
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1776 France ½ Écu - Louis XVI coins were minted?
At least 32,462 were struck. Combined across issues: & 19,440; Q 13,022; reported issues only; 5 further varieties unpublished.
What is a 1776 France ½ Écu - Louis XVI made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 14.744 g.
What is the melt value of a 1776 France ½ Écu - Louis XVI?
It contains 0.4347 troy ounces of silver. Multiply that by the silver spot price for its melt value. Silver price today