Double Parisis - Charles (Nantes) ND (1350-1364) front Double Parisis - Charles (Nantes) ND (1350-1364) back
Double Parisis - Charles (Nantes) ND (1350-1364) photo
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Double Parisis - Charles Nantes ND

 
Billon 1.16 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brittany (French States)
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
References
Numista
N#274311
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 crossAutomatically translated

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.