½ Ecu - Honoré II

Reverse

Crowned shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX. VALENT. PAR Ꞩ FRANCIAE. & c. .1655

Engraver: Georges Pallas (lion) - Jean Solignac (S barré) - Toussaint de Glandèves (gland)

Edge

Plain

Comment

MC26
year 1654 - weight between 13.3g and 13.4g - engraver Claude Warin different cross patée - master Georges Pallas different lion

MC27
years 1654, 1655, 1656, 1658 - weight between 12.7g and 13.7g - engraver Jean Solignac different S barré - maitre Georges Pallas different lion

MC28
year 1660 - weight between 13.1g and 13.5g - engraver Jean Solignac different S barré - master Toussaint de Glandèves different acorn - mill struck

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

MC26
année 1654 - poids compris entre 13,3g et 13,4g - graveur Claude Warin différent croix patée - maitre Georges Pallas différent lion

MC27
années 1654, 1655, 1656, 1658 - poids compris entre 12,7g et 13,7g - graveur Jean Solignac différent S barré - maitre Georges Pallas différent lion

MC28
année 1660 - poids compris entre 13,1g et 13,5g - graveur Jean Solignac différent S barré - maitre Toussaint de Glandèves différent gland - frappe au moulin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ecu - Honoré II 1654-1660 coin from Monaco is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Honoré II, who was the Prince of Monaco from 1654 to 1660. During his reign, Monaco was facing significant economic and political challenges, including a long-standing conflict with the neighboring French kingdom. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its silver content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.

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