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Gold Zecchino - William Henry ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William Henry (1650-1673, 1679-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1702 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christ in oval shield, surrounded by fourteen stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI DEO HONO R ET GLORIA
Translation: Only to god, honor and glory.
Comment
These Sequins being cited in a decree of October 30, 1686, are necessarily from the second period of William Henry.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Zecchino - William Henry ND (1679-1702) from Principality of Orange (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Principality of Orange was a small state located in what is now the Netherlands, and it was a vassal state of the French Kingdom. The coin was minted during the reign of William III, who was also the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This coin is a rare example of a gold coin minted by a small state during this time period, and its existence provides insight into the economic and political relationships between the Principality of Orange and its larger neighbors.
