© CGB
© CGB
Denier - John III of Brittany L in 4th quarter ND
| Billon | 1.08 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Limoges (French States) |
|---|---|
| Viscount | John (1301-1314, 1317-1341) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1312-1314 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with L in fourth quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VICE ✥ C ✥ LEmOVIC ✥
Translation: Viscount of Limoges.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political turmoil in France. John III of Brittany was a powerful noble who ruled over a large portion of western France, including the Viscounty of Limoges, where this coin was minted. However, his reign was marked by conflict with the French king, Philip IV, who sought to consolidate his power and reduce the influence of the nobility. This coin may have been minted as a way for John III to assert his authority and independence in the face of royal opposition.
