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1⁄12 Ecu - Louis I
| Silver | 2.15 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis I (1662-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1674-1681 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Ecu (Scudo) (¼) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with flat top, 5 diamonds acoss
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DVX · VALEN · PAR · FRANCI · &c · 1678
Edge
Plain
Comment
Quatrefoil (q) = 1674-1675Daisy, stem (d) = 1678-1679
Cross, Maltese (cm) = 1654; 1681
Sunface, radiant (sr) = 1681-1683
Interesting fact
The 1⁄12 Ecu coin from Monaco, issued during the reign of Louis I (1674-1681), is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a monarch on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional coinage designs of the time, which often featured religious symbols or allegorical figures. The use of a monarch's portrait on a coin was a bold move that reflected the growing power and influence of monarchies in Europe during the 17th century.
