© Quiquengrogne
© Quiquengrogne
Denier with leopard - Edward III ND
| Billon | 0.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Edward III (1325-1362,1372-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1325-1362 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DVX : ACITANIE
Translation: Duke of Aquitaine.
Comment
This copy is attributed by Poey d'Avant to Edward II, but it was later reattributed to Edward III.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a leopard, which was a symbol of courage and strength in medieval times.
