© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
Luigino
| Silver | 2.09 g | 21.9 mm |
| Issuer | Seborga |
|---|---|
| Period | Lerins Abbey (954-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1671 |
| Currency | Luigino (1666-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.09 g |
| Diameter | 21.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Coat-of-Arms divide date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONAST . LERIN . PRIN . SEPVL C CAS .
16 69
Unabridged legend: Monasterium Lerinense Princeps Sepulchri Congregationis Cassinensis
Translation: Lérins Monastery, prince of the Sepulcher Cassinian Congregation.
Comment
Seborga is a territory claimed as granted in 954 by Count Gui of Ventimiglia to the abbots of Saint Honorat Abbey in Lérins who will make it an ecclesiastical principality. These Benedictines, settled on the island of Saint Honorat opposite Cannes, struck from 1667 to 1671 extremely rare Luigini with the effigy of Saint Benedict, founder of their order. These Luigini did not achieve success in the East because of the effigy of the Christian Saint and were rejected. The mint was installed on the ground floor of their convent or palace, directed by the master Bernardino Boreste. In 1729, the principality was sold to the Duke of Savoy.Interesting fact
The Luigino coin from Seborga, made of silver and weighing 2.09g, is interesting because it was minted during the reign of King Louis XIV of France, who was also known as the "Sun King." This coin was likely used as a form of currency during his reign and could have been used to purchase goods and services at the time.