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Engrogne with crowned lion - Philip III ND
| Billon | 1.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip III the Good (1419-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1419-1432 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Anchored cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONETA ⦂ ANGROGNIE
Translation: Coinage Engrogne.
Comment
Engrognes (or ansernes) were the coins of the Dukes of Burgundy, three of which were needed to make five deniers tournois. Several spellings exist: angrogne, engrogne or engroigne."Although we see engrognes mentioned quite frequently under the reign of Philippe (le Bon), and even after him, we find almost no coins bearing this denomination in their legends. I have already suggested that the word "anserna", which appears on several coins from Auxonne and Saint-Laurent, is a translation of engrogne". Barthélémy, Essai sur les monnaies des ducs de Bourgogne, 1850.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a crowned lion on one side, which was a symbol of power and authority in the Duchy of Burgundy during the reign of Philip III. The lion was also a symbol of the House of Valois, which was the ruling dynasty in Burgundy at the time. This coin was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region, and its design reflects the influence of the ruling powers of the time.
