galba68 Posted February 7 · Member Share Posted February 7 Louis XIV, 1622, 1/12 Ecu and gilded bronze nail, 4 cm.. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted February 7 · Supporter Share Posted February 7 If I'm not mistaken, that Ecu is a bit far from home? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted February 7 · Supporter Share Posted February 7 great finds G68...(yeah that french coin is a ways from home ain't it?! ^^) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted February 7 · Supporter Share Posted February 7 1 hour ago, Furryfrog02 said: If I'm not mistaken, that Ecu is a bit far from home? Much of the Balkans was under Ottoman rule during the early modern period. Due to the Franco-Ottomon alliance (see here) and the resulting trade relations, it's not surprising that French coins have made their way there in some capacity. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galba68 Posted February 7 · Member Author Share Posted February 7 3 hours ago, Furryfrog02 said: If I'm not mistaken, that Ecu is a bit far from home? In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Pannonia region witnessed fierce battles between Austria and the Ottoman Empire..On both sides there were many mercenaries from all sides, especially in the Austrian army..In this region you can find coins from France, England, Italy , the Netherlands, Germany, etc.. For example, I found ducats from Venice, Austria, Italy and the Netherlands ... 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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