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French New World Issues
Billon Coinage of 1717-1720
British New World Issues
Massachusetts
Maryland
New Jersey
Coinage Authorized By British Royal Patent
Coinage Of William Wood
Virginia Half Pennies
Early American And Related Tokens
Elephant Tokens Circa 1672-1694
French New World Issues
French Colonies in General
Many French minted coins were used in the American Colonies, and more detailed information on this might be discovered in the future. However, the complete history of French Coins or any other "Old World" coins used in the American Colonies is still a study at best.
The coinage of 1717-1720 was produced in the denominations of 6 deniers, 12 deniers and 20 sols.
1717-Q 6 Deniers, No Crowned Arms on Reverse (Rare).......... Fine
1717-Q 12 DENIERS, No Crowned Arms on Reverse..................$44,000 EF
1720-A 6 Deniers, Crowned Arms on Reverse (illustrated)........$150
1720-A 20 Sols, Silver...........................................................$375
1720-B 20 Sols, Silver.. (Sold Heritage Auctions June 9, 2008 MS62 $1,495)
1720-R 20 Sols, Silver.. (Sold Heritage Auctions Feb. 15, 2007 MS62 $920)
1720-S 20 Sols, Silver.. (Sold Heritage Auctions Feb. 5, 2009 MS61 $1,840)
1720 - B 20 Sols French Colonies Silver
1720 -A 20 Sols French Colonies Silver
1720 - R 20 Sols French Colonies Silver
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