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2 Sous Colonie de Cayenne; Louis XVIII; Pattern
1816 year| Tin | - | - |
| Issuer | French Guiana (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 2 Sous (0.1) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value inside circle
"COLONIE DE GUYANE" around edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLONIE DE CAYENNE
2
SOUS
1816
A
Translation: Colony of Guyana
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Sous coin from French Guiana is that it was minted in 1816 during the reign of Louis XVIII, who was the younger brother of the guillotined King Louis XVI and had been living in exile during the French Revolution. The coin was part of a series of patterns minted for use in the French colonies, and it features an image of Louis XVIII on one side and the French national emblem on the other. The use of tin in the coin's composition was likely a cost-saving measure, as tin was a less expensive metal than the silver or gold that was commonly used in coinage at the time. Despite its humble composition, the Pattern 2 Sous coin from French Guiana is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
