© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Gros with knight - Bertrand III ND
| Silver | 1.64 g |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Bertrand III of Baux-Orange (1281-1314) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1302-1314 |
| Value | ½ Gros (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ mOnETA : CIVITATIS : AVRASICE
✠ SIGnVm • CRVCIS
Lettering (regular font):
✠ MONETA : CIVITATIS : AVRASICE
✠ SIGNVM • CRVCIS
Translation:
Coinage of the city of Orange.
Sign of the Cross.
Comment
Imitation of the half Gros of John II of Hainaut (see link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gros coin with knight - Bertrand III ND (1302-1314) from Principality of Orange (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a knight on horseback, which was a symbol of power and nobility during the Middle Ages. The coin's design also includes the name of the ruler, Bertrand III, and the Principality of Orange, which was a small state in southern France that existed from the 12th to the 16th century. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight also make it a notable example of medieval coinage.
