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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
½ Ecu - Louis I
1663 year| Silver | 13.47 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis I (1662-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | ½ Ecu (Scudo) (1.5) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.47 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, 7 diamonds across.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .DVX.VALENT.PAR .Ꞩ. FRANCIÆ.&c. 1663
Edge
Plain
Comment
Uncatalogued. The only known example sold at auction in 2017 and again in 2018 (see bottom of this page).Interesting fact
The ½ Ecu coin was minted during the reign of Louis I, Prince of Monaco, who ruled from 1662 to 1701. The coin features an image of the prince on one side and the Monaco coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and weighed 13.47 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1663 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Ecu - Louis I 1663 coin.
