© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Denier Tournois - Charles Rennes ND
| Billon | 1.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles (1341-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1355-1364 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Castle Tournois.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRITANNORVM
Translation: ... of the Britons.
Comment
Imitation of the denier tournois of John II the Good issued in 1354 (see link).Variations of punctuation on the right and on the reverse. The triangle of the castle is surmounted by a point or is accosted by points, trilobes or rhombuses.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Charles (Rennes) ND (1355-1364) coin from Duchy of Brittany (French States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and base metals, such as copper or tin, and was used to create coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than pure silver coins. The use of Billon in coinage was a common practice during this time period, and it allowed for the creation of coins that were both affordable and durable, making them suitable for everyday transactions.
