Duchy of Brittany Cadière d'Or - Anne, 1498
Information
Country
Duchy of Brittany
Duchy of Brittany
Currency
Bretagne Duchy - Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cadière d'Or
Year
1498
Ruler
Anne
(1488–1491)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.42
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cadière d'Or from Duchy of Brittany. Issued in 1498. Struck in Gold. Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.42 g.
- Obverse
- 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. (Anne, by the grace of God, queen and duchess of the Britons.)
- Reverse
- Four crowned ermines confine a fleur-de-lis cross similar to royal coins. (Blessed be the name of the lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1498 N | — | Renaissance style, 10 coins known | ||
| ND (1498-1499) N | — | Medieval style, 3 coins known |
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