© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Quinzain - Gaston 1st type
| Silver | 1.94 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gaston (1626-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1644 |
| Value | 1 Quinzain (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with fork-ends, four lilies in angles and a lily at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DNS.ADIVT.ET.REDEM.MEVS.1643
Translation: The lord is my support and redemptor.
Comment
Imitation of the Quinzain of Louis XIII (see link below).Interesting fact
The Quinzain - Gaston coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Fronde, which was a series of civil wars that lasted from 1648 to 1653. Despite the political instability, the coinage of the Principality of Dombes continued to be minted, and the Quinzain - Gaston coin is a rare surviving example of this era.
