© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Geoffrey ND
| Billon | 0.84 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Nantes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Geoffrey (1156-1158) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1156-1158 |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#423411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ BRITANNIE
IVS
Unabridged legend: Britaniae
Translation: ... of Brittany.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Geoffrey of Anjou, also known as Geoffrey Plantagenet, who was a powerful and influential ruler in medieval France. He was known for his military campaigns and his role in the formation of the Angevin Empire, which stretched from England to parts of France and the Holy Roman Empire. This coin, minted during his reign, is a testament to the economic and political influence of the County of Nantes during that time.