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12 Gros - Honore II
1640 year| Billon | 5.90 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Honoré II (1612-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 12 Gros (⅗) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.90 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in order collar in inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARC. CAMPANIAE. COM. CANVSII ET C.
G. XII
Engraver: Jérôme Morando
Edge
Plain
Comment
MC5 large head variety - weight 6.19gMC6 weight between 5.14g and 6.67g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Gros - Honore II 1640 coin from Monaco is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the principality. In 1640, Monaco was facing a severe economic crisis, and the coinage was debased to billon, a mixture of copper and silver, in order to increase the mintage and alleviate the financial situation. Despite this, the coin still maintains a unique historical significance and is highly sought after by collectors today.
