2 Deniers - Louis XIV Nouvelle France, Pattern

Issuer New France
Year 1670
Type Coin pattern
Value 2 Deniers (1⁄120)
Currency
Composition Copper
Weight 3.826 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Jean Warin
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Large L crowned, dividing date; mint letter below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LVDOVICVS · 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 description Legend on four lines; below, mint letter between three fleur-de-lis.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DOVBLE DE LA MERIQUE FRANÇOISE ⚜ A ⚜ ⚜
(Translation: Double of the French America)
Edge
Mint A
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage 1670 A - Unique -
Numisquare ID 1491583280
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