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France - 1791

Louis XVI - Optimus Non Sibi - variant

Obverse:

LVD . XVI . D G . FR . ET NAV REX .

Size:

24 mm.

Reverse:

OMNIBUS NON SIBI. A water fountain.

Legend:

IETTO

Vern's Comments:

Compare the reverse of this piece to the Consular piece from 1800. It is nearly identical. Like that later piece I really don't have a clue what this commemorates. This piece is nearly identical to Hennin 244, the difference being Reich's name on Louis' arm. In fact it's probably another variant unlisted by Hennin as 245 actually has REICH under the bust.

Hennin:

N^o. 245. Pl. 25.

31 Décembre 1791.

Jeton.

Lvd. XVI. Au-dessous, Reich
R. Omnibvs non sibi. Ietton.

Avers semblable à celui de la pièce précédente, excepté que le mot REICH est au-dessous du buste.

Revers semblable à celui de la pièce précédente. [24^m.].

Voyez l'article de la pièce N^o. 231.

Louis XVI - Optimus Non Sibi - variant