1 Thaler - Louis I 1668 front 1 Thaler - Louis I 1668 back
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1 Thaler - Louis I

1668 year
Silver 26.1 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Monaco
Prince
Louis I (1662-1701)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1668
Value
1 Thaler (Tallero) (7⁄5)
Currency
Livre tournois (781-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.1 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#360574
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion holding heart containing diamonds

Script: Latin

Lettering: IPSOQVE. FIT. VTILIS. VSV

Comment

Imitation of a Dutch leeuwendaalder (lion dollar).

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler - Louis I 1668 coin from Monaco was minted during the reign of Louis I, who was the first sovereign prince of Monaco. He ruled from 1642 until his death in 1701 and was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the principality. The coin was minted in silver and weighs 26.1 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time.