Coins of the first French Republic - Ecu of 6 Livres |
Coins of France - Ecu of 6 Livres Silver Coin |
Coins of France - Ecu of 6 Livres Silver Coin of 1792 (Year 5 of the Revolution), first French Republic King Louis XVI.
French coins, collection French coins, Coins of Europe, French Coinages, French Revolution Money and Coins, European Coins, Collecting the Coins of France.Obverse: Winged and wreathed Genius (personification of the French People) inscribing table (the French Constitution) on column.
Comment: Fasces, topped by liberty cap in left field, cock in right field.
Legend: (lyre) REGNE DE LA LOI . (A)
Exergue: L'AN 4 DE LA LIBERTE .
Reverse: Head of Louis XVI left. Privy mark (leopard) and date below.
Legend: LOUIS XVI ROI DES FRANCOIS 1792 .
Engraver: Dupré
Mint Place: Paris (A)
References: Davenport 1335, Gadoury 55, KM-615.1. R
Weight: 29.38 gram of Silver (.917); Diameter: 40 mm.