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

Issuer Orange, Principality of
Year 1665-1667
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Sols (1/4)
Currency Livre
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#2200-2201, PA#CI/10, Dh Orange#167-173, VdWV Orange#124-126
Obverse description Draped and cuirassed bust of the prince seen from three quarters and turned to the right. Legends on the periphery.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GVIL·HNR D:G·PRI·AV
(Translation: William Henry, by the Grace of God, prince of Orange.)
Reverse description Crowned shield with three pseudo-lilies.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SOLI·DEO·HONOR·ET·GLO 1666
(Translation: Only to god, honor and glory.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1665 - -
1666 - -
1667 - shield sided with 2 crowned G -
Numisquare ID 7243168370
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