© CGB
© CGB
¼ Groschen - John II ND
| Billon | 0.67 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States) |
|---|---|
| Dauphin | John II (1306-1319) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1307-1319 |
| Value | ¼ Groschen (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with an I in second quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ⁑COmES⁑ALBOՈIS
Translation: Count of Albon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John II, who was the Count of Vienne and Dauphin of Viennois, and later became King of France. The coin features an image of John II on one side and the coat of arms of Vienne on the other. This coin is a rare example of a billon coin, which was a type of coin made from a mixture of silver and other metals, and was commonly used in Europe during the Middle Ages.
