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¼ Ecu - Honoré II
| Silver | 6.60 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Honoré II (1612-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1648-1651 |
| Value | ¼ Ecu (Scudo) (¾) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.60 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#357815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO. IVVAN.
DVX. VALENT. PAR FRANCIAE. & c. 1648
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight between 6.35g and 6.8g. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu - Honoré II 1648-1651 coin from Monaco is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Grimaldi family's coat of arms, which is a nod to the reigning monarch at the time, Honoré II. This addition was a departure from the standard design used on other coins of the same denomination, and it adds a touch of historical significance to the coin.
