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66 Livres ND
1798 year| Gold | 11.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Martinique (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | British occupation (1794-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 66 Livres |
| Currency | British occupation |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.72 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#101486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Countermark on plug in false Brazil 6400 Reis, type of KM#172.2.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 66 Livres ND (1798) coin from Martinique is that it was minted during a time of great political and social upheaval in France. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, had recently overthrown the monarchy and established the First French Republic. The new government was eager to promote the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The 66 Livres coin, with its gold content and intricate design, represents a tangible symbol of the new Republic's commitment to these ideals.
