© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
⅔ Groschen - Amadeus of Saluzzo ND
| Billon | 2.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishoprics of Valence and Die (French States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Amedeus of Saluzzo (1383-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1383-1389 |
| Value | ⅔ Groschen (8) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#387626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms in quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ ECCAR' :Z COICTAT : VAL : DIEn
Lettering (regular font): ✠ ECCAR' :Z COICTAT : VAL : DIEN
Unabridged legend: ecclesiarum et comictatuum
Translation: ... of the churches and chapters of Valence and Die.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Amadeus of Saluzzo, who was a powerful bishop and military leader in the late 14th century. He played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of the time, and his coinage reflects the economic and cultural influences of the region. The ⅔ Groschen coin was a common denomination in the Bishoprics of Valence and Die, and it was made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in coinage during the Middle Ages. Despite its small size, this coin provides valuable insight into the history and culture of the region during this time period.
