© Monnaies de la Dombes
© Monnaies de la Dombes
1⁄12 Ecu - Anna Mary Louise 1st type
1659 year| Silver | 2.13 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Anne Marie Louise (1652-1693) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Ecu = 5 Sols (¼) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.13 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#170515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Orleans arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS.ADIV.ET. REDMT.MEVS.1659
Translation: The lord is my support and redemptor.
Comment
These 5 Sols coins were minted for trade with Middle-East.Interesting fact
The 1659 Anna Mary Louise 1st type silver coin from the Principality of Dombes (French States) features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed there by the mint as a security feature to prevent counterfeiting. It was believed that only genuine coins would have this unique hole, making it difficult for counterfeiters to replicate. This feature is a distinct characteristic of this particular coin and sets it apart from other coins of its time.
