© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier with square shield - John I ND
| Billon | 1.00 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John I (1237-1286) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1237-1286 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Square shield of Dreux with a quarter of ermines.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRITANIE
Unabridged legend: Britaniae
Translation: ... of Brittany.
Comment
Variations of punctuation on the right and on the backhand side.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John I, who was the Duke of Brittany from 1237 to 1286. This coin is a rare example of a square-shield denier, which was a type of coin that was used in the Duchy of Brittany during the Middle Ages. The square shield on the coin features the arms of Brittany, which include a ermine pattern and a lion passant. The use of a square shield on this coin was a departure from the more common round shields used on other coins of the time, and it gives the coin a unique and distinctive look.
