France 1791 I Silver 15 Sols
Offered is a fascinating 1791 I (Limoges) silver 15 Sol, issued during King Louis XVI’s short tenure as constitutional King of France, KM#604.5. A peculiar 2-year type across all mints, this combines the titles of ‘Roi Des Francois’ (King of the French) obverse with ‘Reigne de la Loi’ (Rule of Law) reverse. The mixed symbols here presented represent an interesting, albeit chaotic first period of the French Revolution. Overall condition of this piece is good for the issue, with it retaining full detail, and not bearing any egregious adjustment marks which are common on silvers of this period. A lovely, even gunmetal patina rounds out this pleasing example.
Offered is a fascinating 1791 I (Limoges) silver 15 Sol, issued during King Louis XVI’s short tenure as constitutional King of France, KM#604.5. A peculiar 2-year type across all mints, this combines the titles of ‘Roi Des Francois’ (King of the French) obverse with ‘Reigne de la Loi’ (Rule of Law) reverse. The mixed symbols here presented represent an interesting, albeit chaotic first period of the French Revolution. Overall condition of this piece is good for the issue, with it retaining full detail, and not bearing any egregious adjustment marks which are common on silvers of this period. A lovely, even gunmetal patina rounds out this pleasing example.
Offered is a fascinating 1791 I (Limoges) silver 15 Sol, issued during King Louis XVI’s short tenure as constitutional King of France, KM#604.5. A peculiar 2-year type across all mints, this combines the titles of ‘Roi Des Francois’ (King of the French) obverse with ‘Reigne de la Loi’ (Rule of Law) reverse. The mixed symbols here presented represent an interesting, albeit chaotic first period of the French Revolution. Overall condition of this piece is good for the issue, with it retaining full detail, and not bearing any egregious adjustment marks which are common on silvers of this period. A lovely, even gunmetal patina rounds out this pleasing example.