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Tresel - Georges de Saluces ND
| Billon | 1.14 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Georg von Saluzzo (1440-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1440-1461 |
| Value | 1 Tresel (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre (1420-1536) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#128048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriated cross within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +SIT NOME DNI BENEDTV
Lettering (regular font): +SIT NOME DNI BENEDTV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tresel coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Bishopric of Lausanne. The coin was issued by Georges de Saluces, who was the Bishop of Lausanne from 1440 to 1461. During his tenure, the Bishopric faced numerous challenges, including conflicts with neighboring territories and the impact of the Black Death, which had ravaged much of Europe in the previous century. Despite these challenges, the Tresel coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Lausanne.
