Louis XV
1/20 Écu au bandeau – 1740 A Paris – Pre-series
2 000€
MS+ / GEM


Louis XV
MS+ / GEM
1/20 Écu au bandeau – 1740 A Paris – Pre-series
2 000€
Description:
Minor planchet flaws are visible, accompanied by microscopic marks that do not affect the overall quality of the specimen.
The strike is distinguished by exceptional sharpness, all the more notable as this is the first issue of this denomination ( pre-series example ). It is established that all strikes of this type for the year 1740 were produced during the second half of the year.
Low mintage : 26 440 examples
Period
Royal
Type
1/20 écu au bandeau
Year
1740
Mint name
Paris
Diameter
18 mm
Weight
1,45 g
Metal
Silver
Rarity
Extremely rare, very rare condition
Mintage
26 440