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2 Louis d'Or - Louis XVI

🇫🇷 France · 2 Louis d'Or - Louis XVI · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight15.279 g
Diameter28 mm
Mintage 6,005,507 Combined across issues: Heron 2,641,702; AA 306,513; B 251,000; BB 139,000; D 1,071,507; H 43,000; Sheaf 208,012; K 492,022; N 217,279; T 396,032; W 239,440
EdgeRope-shaped
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition91.70% Gold
DesignerPierre-Benjamin Duvivier
ReferenceCiani Royales# 2182, KM# 592, Fr# 474, Clairand# 35004
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-8519

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1786 France 2 Louis d'Or - Louis XVI coins were minted?
6,005,507 were struck (Combined across issues: Heron 2,641,702; AA 306,513; B 251,000; BB 139,000; D 1,071,507; H 43,000; Sheaf 208,012; K 492,022; N 217,279; T 396,032; W 239,440).
What is a 1786 France 2 Louis d'Or - Louis XVI made of?
0.917 Gold, weighing 15.279 g.
What is the melt value of a 1786 France 2 Louis d'Or - Louis XVI?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1786 France 2 Louis d'Or - Louis XVI a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.