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20 Livres ND
| Gold | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Martinique (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1802-1809 |
| Value | 20 Livres |
| Currency | Countermarked (1802-1809) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate shield
Comment
Countermark (20 above eagle) on false or lightweight Brazil 6400 Reis, KM#172.2.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Livres ND (1802-1809) coin from Martinique is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the Napoleonic Wars, which lasted from 1803 to 1815, and was part of an effort to stabilize the French economy during this period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin was made of gold, indicating the value and wealth of the French colonies in the Caribbean.
