1793-M NGC VF 35 France Louis XVI Ecu Genius Constitution Toulouse Coin (19121402C)
Very Fine France Louis XVI large silver ecu, crown or silver dollar coin.
Transition coinage during the Constitutional Monarchy period just before the king was executed in 1793.
Certified by NGC to VF 35, Population Census: 6 coins, only 2 higher.
Minted at Toulouse (M mintmark).
Obverse: bust Louis XVI facing left, with titles stating he is king of France.
Reverse: Genius standing right inscribing CONSTITUTION on tablet, dated to the 5th year from the French Revolution (L'an 5).
Low mintage type, many melted after First Republic formed.
Minimal adjustment marks typical of these coins, nice surfaces.
