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Cavalier d'Or - John V ND
| Gold | 2.96 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John V (1399-1442) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1420-1424 |
| Value | 1 Cavalier d'Or (3) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleuronnée with voided quadrilobe at center, quatrefoils in quarters; all within quadrilobe with ermines in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DEVS · In ADIVTORIV · mEV · InTEnDE
Translation: God, help me.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cavalier d'Or - John V ND (1420-1424) coin from Duchy of Brittany (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John V, who was the Duke of Brittany from 1420 to 1424. During this period, the Duchy of Brittany was facing economic challenges due to the Hundred Years' War between England and France, which had disrupted trade and commerce in the region. Despite these challenges, the Cavalier d'Or coin remained a popular and valuable form of currency, and its gold content made it a sought-after commodity.
