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3 Sols - Louis XVI
1787 year| Billon | 2.62 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | French West Indies (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | 3 Sols (0.15) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with cross and date within floeur de lys wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TROIS
SOLS.
+
1787.
Translation: THREE SOLS
Engraver: Jean-Pierre Droz
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Sols - Louis XVI 1787 coin from French West Indies (Overseas France) is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XVI, who was the last king of France before the French Revolution. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the French coat of arms on the other. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, billon, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
