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15 Sols - Louis XVI "FRANÇOIS"
| Silver (.666) | 5.075 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Period | Constitutional Monarchy (1791-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1793 |
| Value | 15 Sols (¾ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 5.075 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1846 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Genius engraving the Constitution placed on an altar on the right, between 15 and SOLS; different under the number 15 and the workshop letter under the word SOLS.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNE DE LA LOI·
15 SOLS·
A
L'AN 3 DE LA
LIBERTE·
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Corded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Sols - Louis XVI ("FRANÇOIS") 1791-1793 coin from France is that it was minted during the French Revolution, a time of great upheaval and change in the country. Despite the political turmoil, the coin still features the image of King Louis XVI, who was eventually executed in 1793. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that serves as a reminder of the tumultuous period in French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 A | 492419 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 B | 22632 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 D | 271052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 H | 83439 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 I | 4218160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 K | 29070 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 M | 192607 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 N | 156221 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 Q | 14167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 R | 157988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 T | 24557 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 W | 169565 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 🐄 | 23854 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1792 I | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1792 W | 619140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1792 🐄 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Sols - Louis XVI ("FRANÇOIS") 1791-1793 coin.
