3 Sols (Louis XVI) 1779-1780 front 3 Sols (Louis XVI) 1779-1780 back
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3 Sols Louis XVI

 
Billon 2.1 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Islands of France and Bonaparte › Isles de France and de Bourbon (1649-1806)
King
Louis XVI (1774-1792)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1779-1780
Value
3 Sols (3⁄20)
Currency
Livre Tournois (1721-1810)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
6 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#16389
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISLES DE FR·ET DE BOURBON·
3 SOLS
1779
A

Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. The coin was minted in 1779-1780, just before the French Revolution, which began in 1789 and led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new government. This coin is a reminder of the tumultuous period in French history and the transition from a monarchical system to a republic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1779 A 1865300 - - - - - -
1780 A 134700 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Sols (Louis XVI) 1779-1780 coin.