1⁄12 Ecu - William Henry shield of Orange and Nassau

€2.00
IssuerOrange, Principality of
Year1665-1667
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Sols (1/4)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#2200-2201, PA#CI/10, Dh Orange#167-173, VdWV Orange#124-126
Obverse descriptionDraped and cuirassed bust of the prince seen from three quarters and turned to the right. Legends on the periphery.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVIL·HNR D:G·PRI·AV
(Translation: William Henry, by the Grace of God, prince of Orange.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with three pseudo-lilies.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI·DEO·HONOR·ET·GLO 1666
(Translation: Only to god, honor and glory.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1665  - -
1666  - -
1667  - shield sided with 2 crowned G -
Catalog ID7243168370
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