French Polynesia - 12 Sols 1732 H, Silver, LOUIS XV 1715–1774, ÎSLES DU VENT [WINDWARD ISLANDS] La Rochelle mint. Laureate head right. Rev. ISLES DU VENT over ornament, date below.V.G. 15; KM. C. 2.Windward Islands in English, eastern group of islands within the Society Islands, French Polynesia, in the central South Pacific Ocean. The group is composed of volcanic islands surrounded by coral reefs. The large islands of Tahiti and Moorea lie at the centre of the group.
The Îles du Vent were governed as part of the Society Islands from 1767 until 1946, when they became part of French Polynesia. They now form an administrative subdivision with headquarters at Papeete, on Tahiti.2.65 g. RR Minor adjustment marks Very fine