© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Groschen - Mary of Brittany ND
| Silver | 1.87 g |
| Issuer | County of Saint-Pol (Saint-Pol, French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Mary of Brittany (1317-1339) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1331-1339 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.87 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#387852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing lion left in polylobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA DE ELInCOURT
Translation: Coinage of Elincourt.
Comment
Interesting fact
The ½ Groschen coin from County of Saint-Pol (Saint-Pol, French States) made of Silver weighing 1.87 g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Mary of Brittany (1331-1339) who was the daughter of Duke Arthur II of Brittany and his wife, Yolande de Dreux. Mary was the last ruler of the Duchy of Brittany before it was annexed by the Kingdom of France. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that highlights the economic and political ties between the County of Saint-Pol and the Duchy of Brittany during that time.