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Double Parisis - Charles Nantes ND
Billon | 1.16 g | - |
Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
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Duke | Charles (1341-1364) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1350-1364 |
Value | 1 Double Parisis (1⁄120) |
Currency | Pound |
Composition | Billon |
Weight | 1.16 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#274311 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MOՈETA ՈAՈET
Translation: Coin of Nantes.
Comment
Variation on Philippe VI's double Parisis issued from April 1346 to February 1347 (Duplessy 269) and similar to that of August 1350 (Duplessy 270 a).Variants:
On the right, initial and punctuation of the legend and field under TAN
On the reverse, punctuation and cross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Parisis coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V of France, who was also known as Charles the Wise. He was a skilled diplomat and strategist, and his reign saw the signing of the Treaty of Brétigny, which established peace between England and France after the Hundred Years' War. Additionally, Charles V was known for his support of the arts and culture, and he commissioned many illuminated manuscripts and other works of art during his reign.