30 Sols - Louis XVI "FRANÇAIS"
| Silver (.666) | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Period | Constitutional Monarchy (1791-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1793 |
| Value | 30 Sols (3⁄2 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Genius engraving the Constitution placed on an altar on the right, between 30 and SOLS; different under the number 30 and the workshop letter under the word SOLS.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNE DE LA LOI
30 SOLS
L'AN 5 DE LA
LIBERTÉ
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Losangular and flowered.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Sols - Louis XVI ("FRANÇAIS") 1791-1793 coin from France is that it was minted during the French Revolution, a time of great upheaval and change in the country. Despite the political turmoil, the coin still features the image of King Louis XVI, who was eventually executed in 1793. This coin is a tangible reminder of the tumultuous period in French history and serves as a unique piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 BB | 17783 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 30 Sols - Louis XVI ("FRANÇAIS") 1791-1793 coin.
