French Colonies (Coins)

The coins catalogued under this heading were not issued for use in any particular colony but were intended for general use in the West Indies, particularly Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint-Dominique (western Hispaniola) until it obtained as Haiti in 1804.

Monetary System

100 Centimes = 1 Franc

Mint Marks

A - Paris

H - LaRochelle

1830 (A) French Colonies 5 Centimes (Br) VF

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Obverse King Charles X. Rev. denomination in wreath. Borderline EF detail on this pretty very fine grade example. Large 27 mm coin with pretty light rose hue on bronze. Very hard to find issue. (view image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

FRCOLCN5C830

$32.00

1843 French Colonies 5 Centimes (Br) F

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Obverse Louis Philippe I. Rev. denomination in wreath. Well circulated but carrying all detail, this old issue has a weak “5 Cent” on reverse but otherwise nice clear detail. Pretty chocolate brown. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

FRCOLCN5C853

$17.50

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