Cadière d'Or - Anne

Issuer Brittany, Duchy of
Year 1498-1499
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cadière d`Or (3)
Currency Pound
Composition Gold
Weight 3.42 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) Jean Bourdichon (1457-1521)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#357-358, Fr#97
Obverse description Crowned 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering : ANNA : D : G : FRAN : REGINA : ET : BRITONVM : DVCISSA :
(Translation: Anne, by the grace of God, queen and duchess of the Britons.)
Reverse description Four crowned ermines confine a fleur-de-lis cross similar to royal coins.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM N
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.)
Edge
Mint N
Nantes, France (?-1837)
Mintage 1498 N - Renaissance style, 10 coins known -
ND (1498-1499) N - Medieval style, 3 coins known -
Numisquare ID 1370747680
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