New France 12 Deniers - Louis XV, 1717
Nouvelle France
Information
Country
New France
New France
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
12 Deniers
Year
1717
Ruler
Louis XV
(1715–1774)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
12.238
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
12 Deniers from New France. Issued in 1717. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 12.24 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of young Louis XV, facing right. (Louis XV, by the grace of God, king of France and Navarre)
- Reverse
- Value and date inside a dotted circle.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1717 Q | — | (fr) Très peu |
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