1770 France 1/2 Sol – Montpellier (N), Louis XV – VF

The 1770 France 1/2 Sol, minted in Lille (marked by the “W” mint mark), is a rare and historically significant coin from the reign of Louis XV. Struck during the twilight of the Ancien Régime, this coin features the laureate bust of Louis XV on the obverse and the royal coat of arms on the reverse. In Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF-XF) condition, it retains sharp details with minimal wear, offering collectors a well-preserved piece of 18th-century French numismatics. A transitional coin bridging Louis XV and Louis XVI’s reigns, this Lille-minted 1/2 Sol is a must-have for enthusiasts of French monarchy-era currency!