© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Denier Tournois - John IV Nantes ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John IV (1345-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1385-1399 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#282594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRITONV • DVX ✠
Translation: Duke of Brittany.
Comment
Imitation of the denier tournois of Charles VI issued from March 1385 to October 1417 (Duplessy 394).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - John IV (Nantes) ND (1385-1399) 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 other metals, typically copper, tin, or lead, and was used to create a more durable and affordable alternative to pure silver coins. The use of Billon in coinage during this time period allowed for the production of coins that were more accessible to the general population, while still maintaining some level of intrinsic value due to the presence of silver.
