30 Sols of Strasbourg - Louis XIV
| Silver (.833) | 15.334 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1682-1689 |
| Value | 30 Sols (3⁄2 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 15.334 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
In the three-line field, the face value in Roman numerals, the name and the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA. IN. EXCELSIS. DEO.
.XXX.
.SOLS.
.1689.
Edge
Plain
Comment
New coinage of Strasbourg manufactured following its annexation to France on September 30, 1681. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Sols of Strasbourg - Louis XIV 1682-1689 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was implementing a number of reforms aimed at centralizing power and modernizing the country, including the creation of a new currency system. The 30 Sols coin was part of this new system and was used widely throughout France during this period. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not particularly valuable, with a relatively low denomination of 30 Sols, which is equivalent to 1/20 of a French livre. Today, however, this coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
