© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Blanc - John III and Catherine I ND
| Billon | 2.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Navarre |
|---|---|
| King | John III (1484-1516) |
| Queen | Catherine I (1483-1517) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1512 |
| Value | 16 Deniers (2⁄9) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#144977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMIN BENEDICTVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord (apostolic blessing)
Interesting fact
The coin is a rare and interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about it is that it was minted during the reign of John III and Catherine I of Navarre, who ruled the kingdom from 1483 to 1512. This was a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, marked by political and religious conflicts, and the coin reflects the cultural and economic influences of the period. The fact that it was made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, also speaks to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the mint masters who created it, as they sought to create a durable and valuable currency despite the challenges of the time.
