© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Andrew I ND
| Billon | 0.97 g |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Brosse (French States) |
|---|---|
| Viscount | Andrew I (1305-1347) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1305-1347 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with N in second quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VICECOM: BRVCIE
Translation: ... viscount of Brosse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Andrew I, who was the Viscount of Brosse from 1305 to 1347. The Viscounty of Brosse was a small state located in the French region of Poitou, and it was known for its rich agricultural land and strategic location along the River Sèvre. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically including copper, silver, and sometimes gold. The fact that it weighs 0.97 grams suggests that it was a relatively small coin, which would have been used for everyday transactions.