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1 Decime - Honore V knot of wreath tied
1838 year| Copper (Yellow copper) | 18 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Honoré V (1819-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1838 |
| Value | 1 Decime (0.10) |
| Currency | Ancien franc (1837-1960) |
| Composition | Copper (Yellow copper) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
A DECIME 1838. hands clasped (good faith) M C in an oak wreath tied with a ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
DECIME
1838.
M
C
Engraver: Maurice Borrel
Edge
Recessed lozenges
Comment
These coins were minted at the Monaco mint from 1837 to 1838 on new blanks using the Droz pendulum purchased from the Paris mint.
Weight: between 17.5g and 20g
Interesting fact
The 1 Decime coin from Monaco, issued in 1838 during the reign of Honoré V, features a unique knot of wreath tied design on its reverse side. This distinctive feature was used to signify the coin's denomination and to differentiate it from other coins in circulation. The use of a knot as a design element was a common practice in numismatics during that time period, and it added an extra layer of security to the coin to prevent counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 M C | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Decime - Honore V (knot of wreath tied) 1838 coin.
