© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier - John I ND
| Billon | 1.05 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John I (1237-1286) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1237-1286 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Triangle shield of Dreux with a quarter of ermines.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRITANIE
Unabridged legend: Britaniae
Translation: ... of Brittany.
Comment
Variations of punctuation on the right and on the backhand side.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John I, who was the Duke of Brittany from 1237 to 1286. This coin is a rare example of a denier coin made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. The fact that it weighs 1.05 grams suggests that it was minted using a specific technique that was unique to the Duchy of Brittany during that time period.
