1/2 Blanc with shield - John V Nantes

€287,081.00
IssuerBrittany, Duchy of
Year1434-1442
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Blanc (1⁄48)
CurrencyPound
CompositionBillon
Weight1.50 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jez#376, Dy féodales#288
Obverse descriptionShield with eight ermines.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ IOHANNES BRITONV DVX N
(Translation: John, duke of the Brittons.)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattée.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ SIT NOME DNI BENEDICT
(Translation: Blessed be the name of our lord.)
Edge
MintN
Nantes, France (?-1837)
MintageND (1434-1442) N - (fr) Jéz 376 a (B 929) - I B D N // S N D B -
ND (1434-1442) N - (fr) Jéz 376 b1 (B 928) - I : B : D • N // S N D B -
ND (1434-1442) N - (fr) Jéz 376 b2 (LB 24) - I : B (?) D • N // S (?) N (?) D (?) B : -
ND (1434-1442) N - (fr) Jéz 376 c (B 932) - I : B : D : N // S N D B -
ND (1434-1442) N - (fr) Jéz 376 d (B 930) - I B D N : // S N D B -
Catalog ID3110144980
Comments