Louis XV

Écu aux branches d’olivier – 1733 Béarn Pau – Hoard Treasure – Saint Thibaut

250

VF+

Louis XV

VF+

Écu aux branches d’olivier – 1733 Béarn Pau – Hoard Treasure – Saint Thibaut

250

Description:

Coin with regular worn and pleasant appearance. Nice patina.

Period
18th century
Type
Ecu aux branches d'olivier
Year
1733
Mint name
Pau Béarn
Diameter
41 mm
Weight
29,13 g
Metal
Silver
Rarity
Very rare
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  • Pedigree :

    Coins from the treasure of Saint-Thibaut.

    Delivered with certificate from Thomas Numismatics company.

    The territory of Lignières-en-Berry is rich in monetary treasures, witnesses of a fascinating historical past. Since the 1970s, several deposits of ancient and royal coins have been discovered, including a Roman treasure at La Bergerie and another at La Brande de Feuilloux.

    But one of the most intriguing finds remains the treasure of Saint-Thibaut, unearthed in 1981. Made up of 520 silver coins minted under Louis XV, this treasure raises many questions: is it a religious deposit of the monks of the neighboring hermitage or the reserve of a traveling merchant?

    Between archaeology, numismatics and historical mysteries, this article explores the hypotheses surrounding these buried treasures, reminding us that the Berry subsoil still conceals many secrets… Read the article in our Tnumis magazine.