Catalogo
| Emittente | Brittany, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1498-1499 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Cadière d`Or (3) |
| Valuta | Pound |
| Composizione | Gold |
| Peso | 3.42 g |
| Diametro | 28 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | Jean Bourdichon (1457-1521) |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Dy féodales#357-358, Fr#97 |
| Descrizione del dritto | 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. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
: ANNA : D : G : FRAN : REGINA : ET : BRITONVM : DVCISSA : (Translation: Anne, by the grace of God, queen and duchess of the Britons.) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Four crowned ermines confine a fleur-de-lis cross similar to royal coins. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
+ SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM N (Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca |
N Nantes, France (?-1837) |
| Tiratura |
1498 N - Renaissance style, 10 coins known - ND (1498-1499) N - Medieval style, 3 coins known - |
| ID Numisquare | 1370747680 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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