6 Deniers - Louis XVI "FRANÇAIS"
| Copper | 5.76 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Period | Constitutional Monarchy (1791-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1793 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.76 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Oak crown licteurs beam in the middle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA NATION LA LOI LE ROI*
·L'AN 4 DE LA LIBERTÉ
Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 6 denier coins minted in Strasbourg have the particularity of having FRANÇAIS instead of FRANÇOIS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Deniers - Louis XVI ("FRANÇAIS") 1792-1793 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 rare surviving example of the currency used during this tumultuous period in French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 BB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Deniers - Louis XVI ("FRANÇAIS") 1792-1793 coin.
