3 Sous - Louis XVI Pattern

€1.00
IssuerFrench West Indies (Overseas France)
Year1781
TypeCoin pattern
Value3 Sols (0.15)
CurrencyLivre tournois (781-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.635220 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E2 , Lec#282 , PCGS#650582
Obverse description2 crossed cursive L on top of a stylised sun inside a grenetis pattern of alternating circles and ovals; a crown above. Lettering is inside a second, outermost grenetis.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSIT NOM · DOM · BENEDICTUM 1781
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Reverse description3 fleur-de-lys nside a grenetis pattern of alternating circles and ovals; a stylised sun above. Lettering is inside a second, outermost grenetis.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLUD · XVI · D · G · FR · ET · NAV · REX R
(Translation: Louis XVI, by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre)
Edge
MintR
Orléans, France
Mintage1781 R - -
Catalog ID6210419990
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