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2 Sous Colonie de Cayenne - Louis XVI - Piedfort
1789 year| Billon | 4.12 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | French Guiana (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 2 Sous |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
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
Comment
Not to be confused with N#8454. The present coin is a piedfort and has thus a bigger mass than the other coin; the crown has 6 arches whereas the crown on the other coin has only 5 arches.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1789 2 Sous coin from French Guiana is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XVI, who was the last king of France before the French Revolution. The coin's design features the king's profile on one side and the French coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the colonial power's influence on the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Piedfort) 1789 coin.