© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - John Tristan ND
| Silver | 0.93 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Nevers (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Tristan of France (1267-1270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1267-1270 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two lilies and two stars.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ CO : NIVERNENSIS
Lettering (regular font): ✠ CO : NIVERNENSIS
Translation: ... and count of Nevers.
Comment
Jean Tristan was the fourth son of Saint Louis, born in Damietta in 1250 during the Seventh Crusade, while his father was a prisoner.
He married Yolande de Bourgogne, Countess of Nevers, in 1266 and died in 1270 in Tunis during the Eighth Crusade, a victim of the dysentery epidemic that decimated the crusader army.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - John Tristan ND (1267-1270) from County of Nevers (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.93 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the French monetary system. The coin's design features a cross on one side and the king's name and title on the other, symbolizing the connection between the king and the Catholic Church. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
