© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Blanc Guenar - Charles III ND
| Silver | 2.42 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States) |
|---|---|
| Dauphin | Charles III (1417-1422) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1417-1422 |
| Value | 1 Blanc (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies and two dolphins in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT NOMEN DnI BENEDITVM
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDITVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of our lord.
Comment
On the reverse, the lilies and dolphins can change position.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Blanc Guenar - Charles III ND (1417-1422) coin from County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. Charles III, also known as Charles the Mad, was the king of France during this time and his reign was marked by political instability, wars, and the devastating Hundred Years' War with England. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to be minted, and this particular coin is a testament to the resilience and craftsmanship of the mint workers and the people of France during that time.
