Obverse © @Tichat40
Obverse © @Tichat40
Vaquette - Gaston X of Grailly ND
| Billon | 0.62 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Gaston X of Grailly (1436-1472) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1436-1472 |
| Value | 1 Vaquette (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.62 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cow to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ONOR FORQVAS
Translation: Right to Gallows.
Comment
The Vaquette appears around 1455. It is worth 1/4 denier "Centule" and succeeds the pougeoise of John of Grailly. It will be minted until 1643.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Gaston X of Grailly, who was the Lord of Béarn from 1436 to 1472. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from the French States, made of Billon and weighing 0.62 grams. It is a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the history of currency and the French States.