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''Recorded mintage:'' 441,882, a common date<sup>[2]</sup>.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 441,882, a common date<sup>[2]</sup>.
  
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''Specification:'' 2.18 g, .250 fine silver, 21-22 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by J.-C. Röettiers.  
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''Specification:'' 2.18 g, 0.250 fine silver, 21-22 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by J.-C. Röettiers.  
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' Dr/2 № 595, Dr/4 № 859, Gad-251, KM 500.4, Vlack-249 (R4).  
 
''Catalog reference:'' Dr/2 № 595, Dr/4 № 859, Gad-251, KM 500.4, Vlack-249 (R4).  
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Heritage sale 61259, lot 99300
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This specimen was lot 99300 in Heritage sale 61259 (Dallas, TX, February 2022), where it sold for $89. The catalog description[1] noted, "France: Louis XV 2 Sols (Sou Marqué) 1738-BB VF25 NGC, Strasbourg mint. A first-year of issue for this popular denomination, notable for its extensive use in the French Caribbean. While moderate handling is witnessed throughout, all details are readily identifiable, making for a pleasing example of the type." 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 and remained in circulation until its demonetisation in 1845.

Recorded mintage: 441,882, a common date[2].

Specification: 2.18 g, 0.250 fine silver, 21-22 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by J.-C. Röettiers.

Catalog reference: Dr/2 № 595, Dr/4 № 859, Gad-251, KM 500.4, Vlack-249 (R4).

Source:

  • [2]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.
  • [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Long Island Collection of French Coins Showcase Auction #61259, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2022.

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