5 Sols - Louis I of Monaco, 1662 | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 89
Specifications
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuing state | Monaco |
| Year | 1662 AD |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Coin |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Origin of mint | Monaco |
Description
This 5 Sols coin commemorates Louis I of Monaco, featuring a young armored depiction of him on its obverse, complemented with the inscription "·LVD· I· D: G· PRI· MONOECI·". The reverse portrays a crowned shield bearing seven rows of spindles, signifying the House of Grimaldi's emblem. Accompanying this is the lettering "DEO·IVVA DVX· VALENT· PAR· FRANCIÆ· &ᶜ. 1662". Notably, the weight of this coin fluctuates between 2.02 g and 2.35 g. This piece is holed, nevertheless it's rare.
Tag: 5 Sols, Louis I, Monaco, Coinantiquariat, Numismatics, Armored Bust, Crowned Shield, House of Grimaldi, 1662
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