Catalogue
| Émetteur | Brittany, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1498-1499 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Cadière d`Or (3) |
| Devise | Pound |
| Composition | Gold |
| Poids | 3.42 g |
| Diamètre | 28 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | Jean Bourdichon (1457-1521) |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Dy féodales#357-358, Fr#97 |
| Description de l’avers | 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. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
: ANNA : D : G : FRAN : REGINA : ET : BRITONVM : DVCISSA : (Translation: Anne, by the grace of God, queen and duchess of the Britons.) |
| Description du revers | Four crowned ermines confine a fleur-de-lis cross similar to royal coins. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
+ SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM N (Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.) |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier |
N Nantes, France (?-1837) |
| Tirage |
1498 N - Renaissance style, 10 coins known - ND (1498-1499) N - Medieval style, 3 coins known - |
| ID Numisquare | 1370747680 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The Cadière d'Or of Anne, Duchess of Brittany (1498-1499), marks a critical juncture. Anne, a formidable ruler, was Queen of France (to Charles VIII, then Louis XII) yet fiercely defended her ducal sovereignty. This coinage period, between Charles VIII's death and her marriage to Louis XII, underscores her independent authority despite French integration. The Cadière d'Or served as a powerful symbol of her ducal power and Brittany's distinct identity.
Artistry: Named for its enthroned ruler, the Cadière d'Or exemplifies late Gothic numismatic artistry prevalent in France and Brittany. No specific engraver is recorded, but