© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
Pezzetta ou 3 sols à la croix Louis 1er
| Billon | 4.82 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis I (1662-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1701 |
| Value | 1 Pezzetta (3⁄10) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (781-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.82 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#357354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée with 4 rockets at the corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CRVX. HOSTIVM. VICTRIX 1693
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight between 3.75g and 5.35gThe 1701 pezzetta is a posthumous mint of Louis 1st under Antoine 1st.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pezzetta coin is that it was used as a form of currency in Monaco during a time when the country was under French rule. The coin was first introduced in 1693 and was used until 1701, during the reign of Louis XIV. Despite being a small coin, it played an important role in the economy of Monaco during that time period.
