½ Blanc with shield - Francis I / Francis II (Nantes) ND (1442-1488) front ½ Blanc with shield - Francis I / Francis II (Nantes) ND (1442-1488) back
½ Blanc with shield - Francis I / Francis II (Nantes) ND (1442-1488) photo
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½ Blanc with shield - Francis I / Francis II Nantes ND

 
Silver 1.7 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brittany (French States)
Duke
Francis I (1442-1450) Francis II (1458-1488)
Years
1442-1488
Value
½ Blanc (1⁄48)
Currency
Pound
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287610
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross pattée.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ SIT : NOM : DNI : BENEDICTV :

Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.