© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Groschen - William of La Voulte ND
| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishoprics of Valence and Die (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | William of La Voulte (1378-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1378-1383 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (6) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#387742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large cross with two shields of La Voulte and two double-headed eagles in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: COMES VALET ET DIES
Lettering (regular font): COMES VALET ET DIES
Translation: ... and Count of Valence and Die.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groschen coin from the Bishoprics of Valence and Die is that it features a unique design, with a crowned shield on the obverse (front) side and a cross on the reverse (back) side. This design was used during the reign of William of La Voulte, who was the Bishop of Valence and Die from 1378 to 1383. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.6 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the ½ Groschen coin was an important part of the local economy in the French States, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
