OLD FRENCH COINS + 2 pictures !!

[BOB VALDEZ]

For a question on some forum about Belgian coins I was looking through some of my other coins.

I found these old French ones. Upper 3 : left & right = 1792, middle = 1791.

It reads : "LOUIS XVI ROI DES FRAN

 

[BOB VALDEZ]

So, they are really old, those coins...

BOB VALDEZ

 

[BobH]

<center>[attachment 24084 1890v.jpg]</center><center><table width="618">Anyway, this 1890 'V' nickel was found with the XT50 in the side yard of an old beach cottage built in the early 1900s. A huge old succulent was recently removed from the yard and this nickel was found about 6" deep where the plant had lived.</table></center>

 

[Anonymous]

They are "Louis' de ors" from the time after the King was guillotined, and Robespierre ruled France until he was overthrown in 1794. Its from a significant period because this is the time when Napoleon was becoming a presence until he took power in 1796.

 

[BOB VALDEZ]

Isn't this great ? Such history, just here, on my desk ! Guess how many hands held those coins !

Thank you for the information, vlad !

BOB VALDEZ

 

[JBM]

Hi Bob,
Well at least you have his head he lost it in 1793.Jerry.

 

[BOB VALDEZ]

Quite some history !

BOB VALDEZ