22 Livres ND (1802-1809) front 22 Livres ND (1802-1809) back
22 Livres ND (1802-1809) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

22 Livres ND

 
Gold (.917) 2.42 g -
Description
Issuer
Martinique (Overseas France)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1802-1809
Value
22 Livres
Currency
Countermarked (1802-1809)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
2.42 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#317153
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat of arms of João V topped by royal crown.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 22 Livres 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 with high-quality gold and has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.