1/2 Blanc with shield - Francis I / Francis II Nantes
| Issuer | Brittany, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1442-1488 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Blanc (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Jez#394, Dy féodales#320 |
| Obverse description | Shield with five ermines. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
✠ FRANCISCVS BRITONV DVX N (Translation: Francis, duke of the Brittons.) |
| Reverse description | Cross pattée. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
✠ SIT : NOM : DNI : BENEDICTV : (Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint |
N Nantes, France (?-1837) |
| Mintage |
ND (1442-1488) N - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7583524510 |
| Additional information |
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