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2 Patacchi - Honoré II
1640 year| Copper | 0.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Honoré II (1612-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 2 Patacs (Pettachi) (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#382251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned H.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO IVVANTE.
A l'exergue P.2.
Engraver: Jérôme Morando
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight between 0.7 and 1.2g.Diameter from 16mm to 17mm.
Interesting fact
The 2 Patacchi coin from Monaco, issued during the reign of Honoré II in 1640, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for coinage at that time. Most coins from that era were made of precious metals like gold or silver, but the 2 Patacchi coin was made of a more affordable and accessible material, reflecting the economic conditions of the time. This choice of material also made the coin more durable and resistant to wear and tear, which was an advantage for a circulating coin that would be used in everyday transactions.
