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½ Pezzetta ou 1 sol et demi - Honoré III
1735 year| Billon | 1.79 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Honoré III (1733-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1735 |
| Value | ½ Pezzetta (3⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.79 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#357332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four crowned Hs forming a cross, flanked by four rockets, rosette in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•1735•
AVXILlVM MEVM A DOMINO
Engraver: Lanciarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight between 1.77g and 2.15g Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pezzetta ou 1 sol et demi - Honoré III 1735 from Monaco is that it was minted during the reign of Honoré III, who was the Prince of Monaco from 1731 until his death in 1795. This coin was minted in 1735, which was during the early years of his reign, and it features an image of the prince on one side and the Monegasque coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, and it weighs 1.79 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low weight, this coin is considered to be a valuable collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
