© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
1 Decime - Honore V knot of wreath untied
1838 year| Bronze | 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24960 |
|---|---|
| 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 rhombus
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 17g and 19.5g
Variety of type MC105:
Obverse: fine legend and shorter neck point.
Obverse: thinner writing, opposite position of tassels, ribbon tied differently.
Interesting fact
The 1 Decime coin was a significant denomination in Monaco during the reign of Honore V, and this particular coin is unique because of its knot of wreath untied design. It's a rare variation that makes it stand out among other coins of the same denomination and era.
