© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
4 Pettachi ou patacs - Honoré II
1640 year| Copper | 1.75 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Honoré II (1612-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 4 Patacs (Pettachi) (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#357817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned H.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEO. IVVANTE. 1640.
Engraver: Jérôme Morando
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight between 1.24g and 2.35gPhoto taken at the Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies in Monaco
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pettachi ou patacs - Honoré II 1640 coin from Monaco is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the principality. Honoré II, who ruled Monaco from 1604 to 1662, was facing financial difficulties and political instability, which led to the minting of this coin with a lower denomination than previous coins. Despite these challenges, the coin still features a beautiful design, including an image of Honoré II on one side and the Monaco coat of arms on the other.
