Brass 2 sou of Louis XVI, 1774-1792, Paris (France), 1782. 0000.999.56448

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.56448

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Obverse: LOUIS XVI R DE FR ET DE NAV. - Crown with rounded base and three fleur-de-lys
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Reverse: COLONIE DE CAYENNE/ 2 SOUS / 1782/ A

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.05
    • Diameter (in mm): 22.8
  • Shape: Round

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.56448
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: Isaac Rudman and Mike Dunigan

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • Very thin layer of tin applied to the surface, which has rubbed away in places. Crown with rounded base indicates that this may be a contemporary forgery.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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