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⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI

🇫🇷 France · ⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI · 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Mintage 260,000 Combined across issues: A 111,000; I 124,000; M 25,000; reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished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?
260,000 were struck (Combined across issues: A 111,000; I 124,000; M 25,000; reported issues only — 2 further varieties unpublished).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?
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 1778 France ⅒ Ecu - Louis XVI a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.