Denier Tournois Louis 1er

Reverse

Within a circle, five groups of three and a half lozenges forming fleurs-de-lis.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DENIER . TOURNOIS . 1677 .

Engraver: Jacques Rebutty

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin minted under a lease dated August 29, 1676, based on the deniers tournois of the Principality of Orange (see link below). Lilies (the emblem of Monaco) replace the latter, which in Orange are replaced by shamrocks.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Pièce frappée en vertu d'un bail du 29 aout 1676, sur le modèle des deniers tournois de la Principauté d'Orange (voir lien ci-dessous). Des fusées (emblème de Monaco) en forme de lis remplacent ces derniers qui, à Orange, sont remplacés par des trèfles.

Interesting fact

The Denier Tournois Louis 1er 1677 from Monaco was minted during the reign of Louis I, Prince of Monaco, who ruled from 1662 to 1701. The coin features an image of the prince on one side and the Monegasque coat of arms on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time when Monaco was still a relatively new principality, having been established in 1648. The coin is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Monaco, and it's a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

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