France 1768-R ecu
This specimen was lot 73061 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $480. The catalog description[1] noted, "FRANCE. Ecu, 1768/7-R. Orleans Mint. Louis XV. NGC EF-45. Demonstrating a clear overdate and charming details, this appealing and charming specimen gives much appeal to the eyes. With deep cabinet toning throughout and impressive details, we expect much competition for this wonderful example." This coin is an écu aux branches d'olivier from the Orleans mint. A few Orleans mint issues are common (as is this one) but most are scarce. The type was struck 1726-40 during the reign of Louis XV. This coin superseded the écu aux branches d’olivier in 1740.
Recorded mintage: limonite.
Specification: 29.45 g, .917 fine silver, 39-41 mm diameter, edge lettered DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM.
Catalog reference: Dav-1331, Dupl-1680; Ci-2122; Gad-322; Dr/4 no. 820, Dr/2 № 584, KM 523.
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- Clairand, Armand, Monnaies de Louis XV, Le temps de la Stabilité Monetaire, 1726-1774, Paris: Maison Platt, 1996.
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- Droulers, Frédéric, Répertoire General des Monnaies de Louis XIII à Louis XVI (1610-1792), 4e édition. Paris: AFPN, 2009.
- Duplessy, Jean, Les Monnaies Françaises Royales de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI (987-1793), Tome II, 2e édition, Paris: Maison Platt, 1999.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- George Sobin, Jr., The Silver Crowns of France, 1640-1973. Teaneck, NJ: Richard Margolis, 1974.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
Link to:
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- Coins and currency dated 1768
- return to French royal coinage (to 1793)