3 Sous - Louis XVI Pattern

Issuer French West Indies (Overseas France)
Year 1781
Type Coin pattern
Value 3 Sols (0.15)
Currency Livre tournois (781-1795)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.635220 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E2 , Lec#282 , PCGS#650582
Obverse description 2 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering SIT NOM · DOM · BENEDICTUM 1781
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Reverse description 3 fleur-de-lys nside a grenetis pattern of alternating circles and ovals; a stylised sun above. Lettering is inside a second, outermost grenetis.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LUD · XVI · D · G · FR · ET · NAV · REX R
(Translation: Louis XVI, by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre)
Edge
Mint R
Orléans, France
Mintage 1781 R - -
Numisquare ID 6210419990
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