France ⅕ Ecu - Louis XVI, 1775 – 1777

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Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅕ Ecu - Louis XVI
Year 1775 – 1777
Ruler Louis XVI (1774–1792)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.835
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅕ Ecu - Louis XVI from France. Issued from 1775 to 1777. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 27 mm and weighs 5.84 g.

Obverse
Bust of the king on the left, wearing an embroidered jacket, with the order of the Holy Spirit, the hair tied on the nape of the neck by a ribbon. Legend starting at 19h. B.DUVIV.F. on the edge of the bust.
Reverse
Oval shield of France, crowned between two olive branches.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1777 🐄 —
1775 🐄 —

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