© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Double with ermine - Peter II ND
| Billon | 1.04 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Peter II (1450-1457) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1450-1457 |
| Value | 1 Double Denier (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONETA : BRITANIE :
Translation: Coin of Brittany.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Double with ermine - Peter II ND (1450-1457) from Duchy of Brittany (French States) made of Billon weighing 1.04 g is that it features a unique design element - the ermine, which is a small mammal native to Europe, known for its white winter fur. The inclusion of the ermine on the coin may have been a symbol of prestige or nobility, as the animal was considered rare and valuable in medieval times.
