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1778 ⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI

🇫🇷 France · Livre Tournois · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight2.948 g
Diameter22 mm
Mintage 260,000 Combined across issues: A 111,000; I 124,000; M 25,000; reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished
EdgeRope-shaped
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Silver
DesignerPierre-Benjamin Duvivier
ReferenceCiani Royales# 2191, Gad R2# 353, Clairand# 35103
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7719
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1778 France ⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI coins were minted?
At least 260,000 were struck. Combined across issues: A 111,000; I 124,000; M 25,000; reported issues only; 2 further varieties unpublished.
What is a 1778 France ⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 2.948 g.
What is the melt value of a 1778 France ⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI?
It contains 0.0869 troy ounces of silver. Multiply that by the silver spot price for its melt value. Silver price today