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5 Sols - Louis I
| Silver | 2.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis I (1662-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1664 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Ecu (Scudo) (¼) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with seven rows of spindles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO·IVVA
DVX· VALENT· PAR· FRANCIÆ· &ᶜ. 1664
Engraver: Toussaint de Glandèves
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight between 2.02 g and 2.35 g. Interesting fact
The 5 Sols coin was minted during the reign of Louis I, who was the first sovereign of Monaco. He ruled from 1662 until his death in 1701, and his reign marked the beginning of the Grimaldi dynasty, which still rules Monaco today. The coin features an image of Louis I on one side and the Monaco coat of arms on the other. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors.
