© CGB
© CGB
Denier - Anthony alerion ND
| Billon | 0.55 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Anthony (1508-1544) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1508-1544 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sword pointing to the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA.NANC
Translation: Coin struck in Nancy.
Comment
Varieties:Several legend varieties are known (referring to the alerion side first):
- ✠ mOnЄTA + DЄ + nAnCЄIO ; AnThOn + DЄ + LOThOR (Saulcy IX, 4)
- ✠ AnThOn + D + G + C; ✠ mOnЄTA · nAn (Saulcy IX, 5)
- ✠ AnThOn + D + G + LOT (ou LOTO); + mOnЄTA · nAn (ou nAnC) (Saulcy IX, 6 - photos)
- ✠ AnThOn + D + G + LOT ; + mOnЄTA · nAnCЄI (Saulcy IX, 7)
- ✠ AnThOn + D + G + CAL ; + mOnЄTA + nAnCЄI (Saulcy IX, 8)
- ✠ mOnЄTA + nAnCЄIO ; ✠ mOnЄTA + nAnCЄI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called an alerion, which is a lion-like creature with wings, on its reverse side. This image was a symbol of the Duchy of Lorraine and was used on many coins during this time period.
