Demi Gros - Guy de Prangins ND (1375-1394) front Demi Gros - Guy de Prangins ND (1375-1394) back
Demi Gros - Guy de Prangins ND (1375-1394) photo
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Demi Gros - Guy de Prangins ND

 
Silver 1.74 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud)
Bishop
Guy de Prangins (1375-1394)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1375-1394
Value
½ Gros = 6 Denier (1⁄40)
Currency
Livre (10th century-1420)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.74 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#129828
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross within quadrilobe with floral decorations in angles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SIT: NOME: DNI: RNDICTV:

Lettering (regular font): SIT: NOME: DNI: RNDICTV:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Demi Gros - Guy de Prangins coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud). The coin was issued during the reign of Bishop Guy de Prangins, who was known for his efforts to reform the church and promote economic growth in the region. The coin's silver content and small weight suggest that it was intended for everyday transactions, and its design likely reflected the cultural and artistic influences of the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Bishopric of Lausanne.