The Revolutionary Period (1789-1804) category includes modern French coins minted during the French Revolution and the beginning of the Consulate.
It falls within the broader collection of French Coins (470 to 2002) and, more specifically, the subcategory of Modern Coins (1789 to 2002).
This crucial numismatic period reflects the political, economic, and social upheavals that marked France in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. French revolutionary coins reflect the ideals of the Revolution and changes in regime.
Explore the different issues of liards, sols, décimes, francs, and other denominations minted under the various revolutionary regimes (National Assembly, National Convention, Directory, Consulate). Find copper, silver, and gold coins bearing the symbols of the nascent Republic.
This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into French monetary history during a period of radical transformation.
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