© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Blanc - Peter II, count of Clermont ND
| Silver | 2.24 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Peter II (1483-1503) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1488 |
| Value | 1 Blanc = 12 Deniers = 1 Sou = 1⁄20 Livre tournois |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.24 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross within quatrefoil with in angles two lillies and two flames.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DISPERSIT : DEDIT : PAVPERIBVS
Translation: He distributed and gave to the poor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Wars of Religion. The Principality of Dombes, where the coin was minted, was a small territory in the south of France that was ruled by the Counts of Clermont, who were powerful nobles with their own mint. Despite the political and religious upheaval of the time, the coinage of the Principality of Dombes remained relatively consistent, with the Blanc coin being one of the most widely used denominations. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Dombes during a period of great instability in French history.
