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½ Sol - Louis XVI
| Copper | 6.117 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1785-1786 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.117 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France. The different of the workshop to its point.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANC. ET. NAV. RE. BD 1785
Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Sol coin was minted during the reign of King Louis XVI, who was the last king of France before the French Revolution. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the French coat of arms on the other. It was made of copper and weighs 6.117 grams. Despite its relatively small size and value, the coin is a significant historical artifact and a reminder of the tumultuous period in French history.
