© CGB
© CGB
Groschen - Charles of Blois ND
| Billon | 3.59 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Limoges (French States) |
|---|---|
| Viscount | Charles (1341-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1360-1364 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.59 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilies, border of thirteen lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VICEC ★ LEmOVICEՈ
Translation: ... viscount of Limoges.
Comment
Imitation of the Groschen of John II the Good (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Charles of Blois ND (1360-1364) from Viscounty of Limoges (French States) made of Billon weighing 3.59 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued by Charles of Blois, who was the Viscount of Limoges and a powerful noble in the French States. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic needs of the time, as the Black Death had recently swept through Europe, leading to a significant decrease in population and economic activity. Despite these challenges, the coin's production suggests that the Viscounty of Limoges was still a significant economic and political power during this time.