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FRANCE: First French Republic, AR ecu de 6 livres, 1793-A/L'AN 5. EF

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Europe Start Price:280.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 450.00 USD
FRANCE: First French Republic, AR ecu de 6 livres, 1793-A/L'AN 5. EF
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This item SOLD at 2019 Sep 14 @ 14:47UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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FRANCE: First French Republic, AR écu de 6 livres, 1793-A/L'AN 5, KM-615.1, portrait of Louis XVI left // standing Genius writing the Constitution, faint die clashing, EF. Coins of the Revolution reflect the rapidity of change. Originally, as France experimented with a constitutional monarchy, Louis XVI's portrait remained on coins, but the royal coat of arms on the reverse was replaced with the iconic Spirit of France. In 1792 the Republic was established and in 1793 Louis was executed. New currency without Louis' portrait was hastily brought into circulation in 1793, and coins featuring a woman representing liberty appeared in 1795.