Principality of Orange 1⁄12 Ecu - William Henry, 1657 – 1661

three lilies

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Orange Principality of Orange
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Sols
Year 1657 – 1661
Ruler William III (1694–1702)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.2
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Sols from Principality of Orange. Issued from 1657 to 1661. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.2 g.

Obverse
Draped and cuirassed bust of the prince seen from three quarters and turned to the right. Legends on the periphery. (William Henry, by the Grace of God, prince of Orange.)
Reverse
Crowned shield with three pseudo-lilies. (Only to god, honor and glory.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1661  50%
1660  42%
1657  8%

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