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2 Sous Colonie de Cayenne - Louis XVI
| Billon (.208 silver) | 1.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | French Guiana (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1780-1790 |
| Value | 2 Sols (0.1 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.208 silver) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Value and date inside a circle, itself surrounded by the emitting authority inside a grénetis close to the edge of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLONIE DE CAYENNE
2
SOUS
1789
A
Translation: Colony of Cayenne
Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties in lettering exist (large, thin, small, big).
1780A (type 1), 1781A (types 1 & 3), 1782A (type3), 1783A (types 1 & 3), 1786A (types 1 & 3), 1787A (type1), 1788A (types 1 & 3): these are antique forgeries.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. The coin was minted between 1780 and 1790, a period that saw the French Revolution, the fall of the monarchy, and the establishment of the First French Republic. Despite these significant political changes, the coin still features the image of King Louis XVI, who was the monarch at the time of its minting. This coin is a tangible reminder of the tumultuous period in French history and serves as a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1782 A | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 A | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Sous (Colonie de Cayenne - Louis XVI) 1780-1790 coin.