2 Deniers - Louis XIV Nouvelle France, Pattern

€33,121.00
IssuerNew France
Year1670
TypePattern
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120)
Currency
CompositionCopper
Weight3.826 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Jean Warin
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLarge L crowned, dividing date; mint letter below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVDOVICVS · XIIII · D · GR · FRAN · ET · NAV · REX 16 L 70 A
(Translation: Louis XIV, king of France and Navarra by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionLegend on four lines; below, mint letter between three fleur-de-lis.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOVBLE DE LA MERIQUE FRANÇOISE ⚜ A ⚜ ⚜
(Translation: Double of the French America)
Edge
MintA
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1670 A - Unique -
Catalog ID1491583280
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