© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
White Denier - Robert ND
| Billon | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bar (Bar, French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Robert I (1354-1411) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1365-1411 |
| Value | 1 White Denier (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BARROnSIS ⵓ DUX ⵓ
✠ BEnEDICTV ⋮ SIT⋮ nOmE ⋮ DnI ⋮ nRI ⋮ DI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI
Unabridged legend: Benedictum sit nomen domini nostri dei Ihesu Christi
Translation:
... Duke of the Barrois.
Blessed be the name of our lord God, Jesus Christ.
Comment
This blanc of Duke Robert imitates that of Charles V of France (see link), and would have been struck after 1365.Interesting fact
The White Denier coin from the Duchy of Bar was minted during the reign of Robert I, who was also known as Robert of Bar. He was a powerful nobleman who played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region during his time. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material like billon, the coin still holds historical significance and is sought after by collectors today.
