© Al Louarn
© Al Louarn
Denier with quartered shield - John III ND
| Billon | 1.01 g | 18.8 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John III (1312-1341) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1312-1341 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 18.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross with an ermine in second quarter and a n in fourth.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRITANNIE
Translation: ... of Brittany.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a quartered shield, which means that the shield is divided into four equal parts, each bearing a different symbol or emblem. This design was commonly used in medieval heraldry to represent the union of two or more families or territories. In this case, the quartered shield on the Denier coin may represent the alliance between the Duchy of Brittany and the Kingdom of France, as John III was a vassal of the French king.
