French West Indies 2 Sols - Crowned C, 1779 – 1797
Information
Country
French West Indies
French West Indies
Currency
Livre tournois
(781 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Sols
Year
1779 – 1797
Rulers
Louis XVI
(1774–1792)
, First Republic
(1792–1804)
Composition
Billon (.208 silver)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Sols from French West Indies. Issued from 1779 to 1797. Struck in Billon (.208 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- A crowned C.
- Reverse
- Blank, these coins being uniface.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1779-1797) | 3M | € 22,00 | 1st type: crown above C | 67% | |
| ND (1779-1797) | — | — | 2nd type: crown over C | 48% |
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