French West Indies Sol tampé refrappe 2 sols Louis XV, 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
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
1
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 big crowned C and traces of the circular lettering of the 2 sols Louis XV coin. (Louis XV, by the grace of God, king of France and Navarra)
- Reverse
- Traces of the circular lettering of the 2 sols Louis XV coin. (Blessed the name of the Lord)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1779-1797) | 6M |
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