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3 Escalins ND
| Silver | 6.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Martinique (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | British occupation (1794-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1793-1801 |
| Value | 3 Escalins = ⅔d = 45 Sols |
| Currency | British occupation |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.71 g |
| Shape | Quarter circle |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Crenallated
Comment
Unmarked 1/4 cut of Mexico City 8 Reales, KM#109,Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Escalins coin from Martinique is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the French colonies. The French Revolution had just begun in 1789, and the colonies were feeling the effects of the political and social turmoil. Despite this, the coin still features the traditional design of a crowned fleur-de-lis on one side and the denomination and date on the other, showing the resilience and continuity of the French colonial empire.
