© CGB
© CGB
Carlin - Guigues VIII ND
| Silver | 1.43 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States) |
|---|---|
| Dauphin | Guigues VIII (1319-1333) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1319-1333 |
| Value | 1 Carlin (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross foliated and trefoiled with quadrilobe in the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +: ET: COMES: ALBONIS
Translation: ... and Count of Albon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Guigues VIII, who was the last count of Vienne and the first dauphin of the Dauphiné region in France. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during his reign, and its design features the image of a dolphin, which was the symbol of the Dauphiné region. The coin's weight of 1.43 grams also makes it a unique piece among other coins of its time.
