(Vendida por $42.0)

1779, French Colonies (West Indies). Scarce Copper Stampee Coin. VF+

Condition: A nice VF+
Denomination: Stampee
Mint Year: 1779 (not dated)
Reference: KM-2 (listed under French Colonies). R!
Material: Billon (copper alloy)
Diameter: 22.5mm
Weight: 1.86gm

Obverse: Crowned initial ("C" for colonies).

Reverse: Blank (as expected for this uniface issue).

The term French West Indies or French Antilles (French: Antilles françaises) refers to the seven territories currently under French sovereignty in the Antilles islands of the Caribbean:

• The two overseas departments of:
  • Guadeloupe (Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre)
  • Martinique
• The two overseas collectivities of:
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Barthélemy
• The islands forming dependencies of Guadeloupe, namely
  • Les Saintes
  • Marie-Galante
  • La Désirade

Due to proximity French Guiana is often associated with the French West Indies, such as in the University of the French West Indies and Guiana.