© CGB
© CGB
⅛ Ecu - Gaston
1640 year| Silver | 4.71 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gaston (1626-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | ⅛ Ecu (0.375) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.71 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floral cross with rosette at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DNS . ADIVTOR . ET . REDEMP . MEI . 1640
Translation: The lord is my support and redemptor.
Comment
Type unlisted in any reference book.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Ecu - Gaston 1640 coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination issued by the French States during that time period.
