France 1 ecu Louis I Bearn Cow Mark KM-572 Gad-356a AU 55 PCGS silver coin 1786

The 1786 France 1 Écu of Louis XVI with the Béarn Cow mint mark is a distinguished silver crown-sized coin from the final years of the Bourbon monarchy before the French Revolution. Struck in 1786 and certified PCGS AU55 (About Uncirculated), this historic issue combines impressive preservation with the elegance of 18th-century French coinage. The distinctive cow privy mark, associated with the Béarn mint, makes this variety especially desirable among collectors.

The obverse features the left-facing laureate-style portrait of King Louis XVI, shown with a tied ribbon securing his long hair and dressed in classical drapery. The surrounding royal legend frames the portrait, while fine denticles decorate the rim. The reverse displays the crowned Royal Arms of France, with an oval shield bearing three fleurs-de-lis, encircled by a graceful laurel wreath tied with a ribbon. A large royal crown surmounts the shield, and the cow mint mark appears beneath the wreath, identifying the Béarn issue. The denomination and date complete this refined and historically significant design.

Louis XVI ruled France from 1774 until the outbreak of the French Revolution, a period marked by financial reforms, political upheaval, and profound historical change. Silver écus from his reign remain among the most iconic coins of pre-revolutionary France. Certified PCGS AU55, this original silver coin is an excellent addition to collections of French monarchy, Bourbon history, and classic European numismatics.

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