© Al louarn
© Al louarn
Double Tournois - John IV ND
| Billon | 1.16 g | 22.2 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John IV (1345-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1345-1399 |
| Value | 1 Double Tournois (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 22.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MOՈETA · BRITAՈIE
Translation: Coin of Brittany.
Comment
Imitations of royal coins. Coin inspired by the double tournois of Charles VI (but the cross of the royal double is fleurdelisée) issued between March 1385 and October 1417, 0 long until 1388, O round thereafter (Duplessy 393).Variations in punctuation on right and reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois coin from the Duchy of Brittany is that it was minted during the reign of John IV, who was also known as John of Montfort. He was a prominent figure in the history of Brittany and played a significant role in the region's political and economic development during his reign. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and copper, and weighs 1.16 grams. Despite its small size, the coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of medieval Europe.
