© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Blanc - Charles II as King Charles VI ND
| Silver | 2.04 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1380-1409) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1380-1409 |
| Value | 1 Blanc (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ DALPh'S ❀ VIEnS
✠ SIT ⵓ nOmE ⵓ DnI ⵓ BENEDICTV
Lettering (regular font):
✠ DALPH'S ❀ VIENS
✠ SIT ⵓ NOME ⵓ DNI ⵓ BENEDICTV
Translation:
... and Dauphin of Viennois.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Hundred Years' War. Despite the conflict, the coin still bears the image of King Charles VI, indicating that the monarchy continued to function and maintain its authority during this period.
