© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Denier "Angevine" ND
| Billon | 0.40 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | City of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1456 |
| Value | Angevine = ¼ Denier = 1⁄48 Groschen = 1⁄960 Livre |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.40 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, a star in each corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA ME
Unabridged legend: Moneta Metensis
Translation: Coinage of Metz
Comment
This type differs from Flon 6 (see link) by absence of Saint Stephen.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VII, who was the king of France from 1422 to 1461. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted during his reign, known as the "Angevine" coins, which were named after the city of Angers, where they were first minted. The ¼ denier was a small denomination coin that was widely used in everyday transactions, and it features an image of a cross on one side and the king's name on the other. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 15th-century France.
