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Vaquette - Anthony of Bourbon and Joan of Albret ND
| Billon | 0.45 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Anthony of Bourbon (1555-1562) |
| Lady | Joan of Albret (1555-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1562 |
| Value | 1 Vaquette (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#409650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in a trefoil quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ G D SVMVS QD SVMVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the effigies of Anthony of Bourbon and Joan of Albret, who were the ruling couple of the Lordship of Béarn, a region in southwestern France, during the 16th century. The coin was minted during their reign, which lasted from 1555 to 1562.
