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½ Ecu - William IX
1649 year| Silver | 13.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William IX (1647-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1649 |
| Value | ½ Ecu (9⁄5) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.59 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#360371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield containing three fleurs-de-lis under horn. Overlapping DE as monogram for Louis Deslonges situated below arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI.DEO.HONOR.DE.ET.GLORIA.1649
Translation: Only to god, honor and glory.
Engraver: Louis Deslonges
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ecu coin from the Principality of Orange is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in French history. The Principality of Orange was a small state located in the southeastern region of France, and it was a vassal state of the Kingdom of France. In 1649, the year the coin was minted, France was in the midst of the Fronde, a series of civil wars that lasted from 1648 to 1653. Despite the political instability of the time, the Principality of Orange was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as the ½ Ecu. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the Principality of Orange during a difficult period in French history.
