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FREE: 1788 France Jeton Coin Token French King Louis XVI - OPTIMO PRINCIPI

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The listing, 1788 France Jeton Coin Token French King Louis XVI - OPTIMO PRINCIPI has ended.

This is a nice old coin dated 1788. It has a bust of Louis XVI (I think) on front and a statue or monument on back. It is holed, but has good details for its age. See photos for condition. Dime shown for size reference only. Shipping is FREE in the US, $5 shipping to Canada. Thanks for looking!

Questions & Comments

Hi if you ever find one without a hole let me know !!

Oct 26th, 2014 at 6:50:34 PM PDT by

Keep watching......

Nov 2nd, 2014 at 9:53:30 AM PST by

Very unique!!

Nov 1st, 2014 at 2:46:05 AM PDT by

Why does it have a hole?

Nov 1st, 2014 at 5:38:26 PM PDT by

Great question! There are several possible explanations. Back in those days, people who were traveling would sometimes punch holes in their coins and sew them into their clothing. If they were robbed while traveling, their money would be hidden. Sometimes coins were nailed above a doorway of a new house to show future owners what year the house was built (and for good luck). Sometimes they were holed to be made into a necklace. Sometimes coins were nailed to the mast of a ship for good luck. There are many possible explanations as to why this coin was holed, but my best guess is that it was used as a necklace, since the head side is lined up straight with the hole. Thanks for asking!

Nov 1st, 2014 at 6:06:13 PM PDT by

Yes it's a shame that is has a hole, but I still like it. :)

Oct 31st, 2014 at 8:10:36 PM PDT by

1788 France Jeton Coin Token French King Louis XVI - OPTIMO PRINCIPI is in the Antiques category