2 Sous, 6 Deniers - Louis XVI Pattern
1789 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Windward Islands (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 2.5 Sols (⅛ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Sous, 6 Deniers - Louis XVI (Pattern) 1789 from Windward Islands (Overseas France) made of Copper is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Augustin Dupré. Dupré was a prominent artist during the French Enlightenment and was known for his detailed and intricate designs, which often featured allegorical and mythological themes. The coin's design features a portrait of Louis XVI on one side and an image of a ship on the other, symbolizing the island's maritime history and trade.