© Al Louarn
© Al Louarn
Denier anonymous of John II ND
| Billon | 0.84 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John II (1286-1305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1286-1305 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross with a trident in second quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CASTRI GIGANPI
Translation: Castle of Guingamp.
Comment
There are a large number of this type of denarius: differences in the number and shape of ermine spots (4 poses 2 and 2, 5 poses 2 and 3); differences in legend: BRITANNIE, BRITANIE, BRITANINE, GIGAMPI, GIGANPI, GIGAMDI, GIGANDI...
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. John II was imprisoned by the English during the Hundred Years' War, and the coinage of Brittany was heavily influenced by English coinage during this period. Despite this, the Denier anonymous of John II ND (1286-1305) from Duchy of Brittany (French States) maintains a unique design and weight, showcasing the resilience and independence of the Duchy of Brittany during a time of foreign occupation.
