France 1764-A 2 sols

from the Razorback Collection

This coin, called a double sol aux 2 L couronnés, was an attempt by the government of France to displace all the low grade silver pieces circulating 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 1738-64 and is recorded for the Paris mint ("A") for every year except 1755. It was not demonetized until 1845.

Recorded mintage: unknown (priced^[1] about 90% more than the common date such as 1745-AA).

Specification: 2.18 g, .250 fine silver, 21-22 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by J.-C. Röettiers.

Catalog reference: KM 500.1, Dr/2 № 595, Dr/4 № 859.

Source:

• ^[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.

Link to:

• 1762-BB double sol aux 2 L couronnés
• 1764-A dixième d'écu au bandeau
• 1764-S dixième d'écu au bandeau
• 1764-A cinquième d'écu au bandeau
• 1764-L écu au bandeau
• 1764 louis d'or au bandeau du Béarn
• 1764-D double louis d'or au bandeau
• 1764-Pau double louis d'or au bandeau du Béarn
• Coins and currency dated 1764
• return to French royal coinage (to 1793)