© CGB
© CGB
⅓ gros ou maille tierce ND
| Billon | 0.71 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Odo IV (1315-1349) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1331-1349 |
| Value | 3 Deniers (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bullet) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#393837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The outer border is composed of nine lily-trimmed ovals; in the field, a castellum tournois, underlined by an annulet and crowned by a wreath that cuts the inner legend at the top.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: BVRGVD mOnETA
Lettering (regular font): BVRGVD MONETA
Unabridged legend: Burgundiae moneta.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, particularly in the Duchy of Burgundy. The coin's minting period, 1331-1349, saw the rise of the Burgundian Empire, which was a powerful and influential state in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's design, featuring the coat of arms of the Duchy of Burgundy, reflects the political and cultural significance of the region during this time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that it was a widely used and accessible form of currency for the general population.
