© InAsta
© InAsta
2 Gros - Honore II
1640 year| Billon | 1.4 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Honoré II (1612-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 2 Gros (0.1) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#382142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Devote standing, divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TV NOS. AB. HOSTE. PROT.
à l'exergue S. DEV.
Engraver: Jérôme Morando
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight between 1.4g and 2.55g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Gros - Honore II 1640 coin from Monaco is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued in 1640, just a few years after the Thirty Years' War had ended, which had devastated much of Europe and led to significant political and economic shifts. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that reflect the artistic and cultural traditions of the time.
