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Offline ElleKitty

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French Colony of Cayenne - 2 Sous
January 21, 2008, 06:19:39 AM
Sitting around the house, boredly, is bad for my bank account.  Especially when I start looking at the items on eBay.

Today I purchased an 1782 A 2 Sous billion piece from the French Colony of Cayenne, more recently known as French Guiana.

I haven't received the piece yet, and the pictures on eBay were really small. When I do get it, I'll be sure to post up a better picture of the little guy.  I'm encouraged that the crown shown on the Obverse is flat toward the bottom. Coins with a rounded crown are apparently contemporary counterfiets. :)  I'm very happy though! Another obscure country crossed off that long list of OFEC.


Do add this coin to my collection?
 
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scottishmoney

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Re: French Colony of Cayenne - 2 Sous
January 21, 2008, 07:46:39 AM
I like contemporary counterfeits myself, especially the Scottish ones made by the French troops:)

 


Offline Paint Your Wagon

Re: French Colony of Cayenne - 2 Sous
January 21, 2008, 08:37:28 AM
I have one of the most absurd counterfeights ever
a 100 Francs French coin made in copper and covered with silver  ;D

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