© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Double Pistole - William IX
1649 year| Gold | 13.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William IX (1647-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1649 |
| Value | 2 Pistoles (144⁄5) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.13 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * SOLI • DEO ° HONOR ° D • ET • GLORIA • 1649
Translation: Only to god, honor and glory.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Pistole - William IX 1649 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and the English Civil War (1642-1651). Despite these conflicts, the Principality of Orange, where the coin was minted, remained a neutral territory and was able to maintain its economic and political stability. This stability allowed for the production of high-quality coins like the Double Pistole, which was used as a standard circulation coin in the Principality.
