1789 France Louis XVI questions

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Hambone
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Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 01:18 #
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I have had this coin since the early 1970's and have no clue about it. I have found some on the internet but no information.
1. This one has the letter H on reverse, what does letter mean?
2. Obverse has an anchor below Louis, seen multiple emblems, do they mean anything?
Any other information is greatly appreciated.
harryg
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Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 12:01 #
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Welcome to Numista. Weight, metal content, and diameter would be helpful to better determine the exact coin you have. I am not an expert on French coins but I believe it is this one. The H would be the mint mark, in this case La Rochell. If it is genuine or not, I cant say. Good luck.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5768.html
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Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 20:39 #
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The anchor is the mark of the mint director of "La Rochelle" from 1785 to year XII (1803/1804)
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Hambone
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Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 23:22 #
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Coin weighs 29 grams. If I read right there were 15 mints for this coin. Thanks for the info.
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Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 23:55 #
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