France 1739-T 2 sols
This coin, called a double sol aux 2 L couronnés, was an attempt by the government to displace all the low grade silver pieces circulating in France since the time of Louis XIII. It was theoretically equal to 24 deniers but was actually worth much less. Most survivors today are in poor condition. The type was struck 1738-69. The first specimen was part of lot 29023 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), which sold for $288. The catalog description[2] noted, "Trio of Louis XV 2 Sols (Sous Marqués), ...2) 1739-T XF, Nantes mint. Iridescent blue and brown. Weak in the centers. ...From the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens." The second specimen was part of lot 29024 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), which sold for $240. The catalog description[2] noted, "Trio of Louis XV 2 Sols (Sous Marqués), 1) 1739-T VF, Nantes mint. Medium gray with a bit of porosity and a small dent on the rev. Interesting filled 7 and 9 in the date and a large internal cud at the right center. Ex. John Ford collection (Stack's Ford XII, Jan. 2006, lot 219). ...From the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens."
Recorded mintage: 442,282[1], a fairly common date.
Specification: 2.18 g, 0.250 fine silver, 21-22 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by J.-C. Röettiers.
Catalog reference: KM 500.20, Vlack-185, Gad-281, Dr/2 № 595, Dr/4 № 859.
- [1]Droulers, Frédéric, Répertoire General des Monnaies de Louis XIII à Louis XVI (1610-1792), 4e édition. Paris: AFPN, 2009.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Royales Françaises, 1610-1792, 5me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2018.
- Duplessy, Jean, Les Monnaies Françaises Royales de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI (987-1793), Tome II, 2e édition, Paris: Maison Platt, 1999.
- [2]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3064, featuring the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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- 1738-A double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1738-BB double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1738-M double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1738-P double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-A sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-ϽC sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-P sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-AA double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-A double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-BB double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-D double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-E double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-G double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-H double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-O double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-P double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-V double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-W double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-Z double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-& double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-9 double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1739-A écu aux branches d'olivier
- 1739-E écu aux branches d'olivier
- 1739-A louis d'or aux lunettes
- 1739-BB louis d'or aux lunettes
- 1739-H louis d'or aux lunettes
- 1739-K louis d'or aux lunettes
- 1739-L louis d'or aux lunettes
- 1739-9 louis d'or aux lunettes
- 1740-BB sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1740-C double sol aux 2 L couronnés
- 1740-ϽC double sol aux 2 L couronnés