© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Cavalier d'Or - Francis II ND
| Gold | 3.38 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis II (1458-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1458-1488 |
| Value | 1 Cavalier d'Or (3) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Leafy and trefoil cross, confined with four speckles, lettering ending with mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ ⭑ DEVS ⭑ IN ⭑ ADIVTORIVM ⭑ MEVM ⭑ IN ⭑ TANDE ⭑ R
Unabridged legend: Deus in adiutorium meum intende
Translation: God help me.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cavalier d'Or - Francis II ND (1458-1488) coin from Duchy of Brittany (French States) is that it features a unique design that showcases the coat of arms of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the image of a mounted knight, known as a "cavalier," which gives the coin its name.
