1/2 Ecu - Honoré II

€360,531.00
IssuerMonaco
Year1652-1653
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ecu (Scudo) (1.5)
CurrencyLivre tournois (781-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight13 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)Georges Pallas (lion) - Jean Solignac (S barré) - Toussaint de Glandèves (gland)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#22, Gad#MC25
Obverse descriptionRight draped bust of Prince Honoré II with the cordon of the Holy Spirit.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHONO: II. D: G: PRIN: MONOECI
(Translation: Honoré II by the grace of God prince of Monaco)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVX. VALENT: PAR Ꞩ FRANCIÆ. &C. 1652
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1652  - -
1653  - slightly modified portrait -
Catalog ID7174424860
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