Cadière d`Or - Anne

€46,306.00
IssuerBrittany, Duchy of
Year1498-1499
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cadière d`Or (3)
CurrencyPound
CompositionGold
Weight3.42 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Jean Bourdichon (1457-1521)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#357-358, Fr#97
Obverse descriptionCrowned Duchess Anne, seated on a throne, dress adorned with flecks of ermine and fleur-de-lis. She holds the sword of justice in her right hand and the fleur-de-lis scepter in her left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering: ANNA : D : G : FRAN : REGINA : ET : BRITONVM : DVCISSA :
(Translation: Anne, by the grace of God, queen and duchess of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionFour crowned ermines confine a fleur-de-lis cross similar to royal coins.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM N
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.)
Edge
MintN
Nantes, France (?-1837)
Mintage1498 N - Renaissance style, 10 coins known -
ND (1498-1499) N - Medieval style, 3 coins known -
Catalog ID1370747680
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