French Guiana 3 Sous - Louis XVI, 1781 – 1846

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French Guiana French Guiana
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Sols
Year 1781 – 1846
Ruler Louis XVI (1774–1792)
Composition Billon (.208 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.9
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Sols from French Guiana. Issued from 1781 to 1846. Struck in Billon (.208 silver). Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.9 g.

Obverse
One royal crown on top of 3 lis flowers. (LOUIS XVI KING OF FRANCE AND NAVARRE)
Reverse
Value inside a circle. COLONIE DE CAYENNE along the edge. (COLONY OF CAYENNE)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1846 A — KM# 2a
1781 A — KM# 2

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