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9 Deniers - Louis XV colonies américaines
| Copper | 6.81 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | New France (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1721-1722 |
| Value | 9 Deniers (3⁄80) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.81 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
COLONIES FRANÇOISES
over date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLONIES
FRANÇOISES
1722
H
Translation: French colonies
Edge
Plain
Comment
For French colonies in America : Louisiana, Acadie and Canada.This issue was imported by a private trading company, the Company of the Indies. It faced difficulties circulating the coins and they attempted to have them transferred to the government of New France. This not being successful, they returned most of the coinage to France in 1726 with only 8000 pieces remaining in circulation in New France.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 9 Deniers - Louis XV (colonies américaines) 1721-1722 coin from New France (Canadian provinces) is that it was one of the first coins to be minted in North America, specifically in the city of Quebec. This coin was minted during the reign of King Louis XV of France, who ruled from 1715 to 1774. The coin's design features the king's profile on one side and the coat of arms of France on the other. It was made of copper and weighed 6.81 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1721 B | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1721 H | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1722 H | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 9 Deniers - Louis XV (colonies américaines) 1721-1722 coin.
