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© Sincona AG
Tresel - Guillaume de Challant ND
| Silver | 1.38 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Guillaume IV de Challant (1406-1431) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1406-1420 |
| Value | 1 Tresel (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre (10th century-1420) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#129919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Floriated cross within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +SIT * NOMEII * DNI * BNDTM
Lettering (regular font): +SIT * NOMEII * DNI * BNDTM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tresel - Guillaume de Challant ND (1406-1420) coin from the Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud) is that it features a unique design that reflects the region's history and culture. The coin's obverse side features an image of Saint Peter, who is considered the patron saint of the Bishopric of Lausanne, while the reverse side features a depiction of a bishop, likely representing Guillaume de Challant, the Bishop of Lausanne during the time the coin was minted. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the region's rich religious history and the significance of the Bishopric of Lausanne during the Middle Ages.
