© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Large Blanc with shield at seven quarters - Charles I ND
| Billon (.399 silver) | 2.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles I the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1467-1477 |
| Value | 1 Blanc |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon (.399 silver) |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Flowered cross with hollow quadrilobe in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT NOME DOMINI BENEDI
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in France. Charles I, also known as Charles the Bold, was the Duke of Burgundy and was engaged in a series of wars with France, which led to the coin being issued as a form of emergency currency. Despite the turmoil, the coin still features a shield at seven quarters, indicating that it was issued under the authority of the French crown. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the complex political and economic dynamics of 15th century Europe.
