Catalog
2 Gros - Honore II
| Issuer | Principality of Monaco |
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| Year | 1640 |
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| Value | 2 Gros (0.1) |
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| Obverse description | Crowned and draped coat of arms of the Grimaldi family occupies the central field, rendered in low relief characteristic of hammered billon coinage. The shield displays the distinctive Grimaldi lozengy pattern. A Latin legend encircles the periphery, reading HON: II. D.G. PRINC. MON. ET C., identifying Honoré II by the grace of God Prince of Monaco and other titles. The overall design is irregular in flan shape, typical of mid-17th century hammered minor coinage. The relief is worn and the surface exhibits natural patination consistent with the billon alloy. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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