© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Charles de Viana pretender ND
| Billon | 0.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Navarre |
|---|---|
| King | Charles of Viana (1441-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1441-1461 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#131669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: NAVARE
Translation: Navarra
Interesting fact
The Charles de Viana coin is interesting because it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Kingdom of Navarre. Charles de Viana was a pretender to the throne, and his coins were minted in opposition to the official currency of the kingdom, which was minted by the ruling monarch, King John II. This coin is a rare example of a coin minted by a pretender to the throne, and it provides insight into the political and economic history of the time.
