© Al Louarn
© Al Louarn
Denier - John III Nantes ND
| Billon | 0.92 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John III (1312-1341) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1312-1341 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross with a n in second quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRITANNIE
Translation: ... of Brittany.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John III, Duke of Brittany, who ruled from 1312 to 1341. During his reign, the duchy of Brittany was facing significant economic challenges, including a severe shortage of coinage. To address this issue, John III introduced a new coinage system that included the denier, which was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper. This coin, the Denier - John III (Nantes) ND (1312-1341), was part of that new coinage system and was widely used throughout the duchy. Despite its small weight of 0.92 grams, it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region during that time.
