Copper 2 sou of Louis XVI, 1774-1792, Paris (France), 1789. 1920.144.3

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1920.144.3

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Obverse: LOUIS XVI.R.DE.FR.ET DE NAV. - Crown and three fleur-de-lys
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Reverse: COLONIE DE CAYENNE/ 2/ SOUS/ 1789/ A

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.702
    • Diameter (in mm): 21.9
  • Shape: Round

Typological Description

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1920.144.3
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: Isaac Rudman and Mike Dunigan

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Rights

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

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