30 Sols - Louis XVI FRANÇOIS
| Silver (.666) | 10.15 g | 29.5 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 | 10.15 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Genius engraving the Constitution on an altar at right; on either side 30 SOLS.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNE DE LA LOI
30 SOLS
A
DUPRE
L'AN 4 DE LA
LIBERTÉ
Translation:
Ruling of the Law.
Year 4 of Liberty.
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Alternating rhombuses and royal lilies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Sols - Louis XVI (FRANÇOIS) 1791-1793 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in France. The French Revolution began in 1789, just a few years before the coin was minted, and it led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a new government. Despite this upheaval, the coin still features the image of King Louis XVI, who was the monarch at the time. This coin is a tangible reminder of the tumultuous period in French history and serves as a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 A | 1125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 BB | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 I | 1711000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 K | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 N | 1253 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 T | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 W | 117000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1792 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1792 I | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1793 W | 362328 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (FRANÇOIS) 1791-1793 coin.
