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1778 ½ Écu - Louis XVI

🇫🇷 France · Livre Tournois · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight14.744 g
Diameter33 mm
Mintage 37,833 Combined across issues: & 3,993; A 2,724; H 1,940; L 4,799; Q 21,188; T 3,189
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-8493
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1778 France ½ Écu - Louis XVI coins were minted?
37,833 were struck. Combined across issues: & 3,993; A 2,724; H 1,940; L 4,799; Q 21,188; T 3,189.
What is a 1778 France ½ Écu - Louis XVI made of?
0.917 Silver, weighing 14.744 g.
What is the melt value of a 1778 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