© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Blanc with I - John IV Rennes ND
| Silver | 2.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John IV (1345-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1365-1399 |
| Value | 1 Blanc (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#276127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ BRITANORV : DVX R
BNDITV︙SIT︙NOME︙DNI︙DEI︙Hhv︙XPI
Translation:
... duke of the Britons.
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Comment
Inspired by the K blank issued in April 1365 (Duplessy 363).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brittany, which was a province in western France. This shield is placed below the monarch's name, John IV, and is a distinctive feature of coins from this region and time period.
