© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Denier - Charles seven ermines ND
| Billon | 0.89 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles (1341-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1341-1364 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross with letter of mint in third quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRITANNIE
Translation: ... of Brittany.
Comment
There's a variant with a star punctuation mark instead of a period.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the seven ermines on the reverse side, which are small, mythical creatures that were believed to have the body of a rabbit and the tail of a fox. This design was a symbol of the Duchy of Brittany and was used on many of its coins during this time period.
