French West Indies 5 Sols - Louis XIV, 1670
Information
Country
French West Indies
French West Indies
Currency
Livre tournois
(781 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Sols
Year
1670
Ruler
Louis XIV
(1643–1715)
Composition
Silver (.91667)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.335
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Sols from French West Indies. Issued in 1670. Struck in Silver (.91667). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.34 g.
- Obverse
- Juvenile bust of Louis XIV right, long hair, laureate, draped, cuirassed. (Louis XIV, king of France and Navarra by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned Shield of France. (They will speak of the glory of your kingdom)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1670 A | 200K |
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