Duchy of Brittany Cavalier d'Or - Francis II, 1458 – 1488
Information
Country
Duchy of Brittany
Duchy of Brittany
Currency
Bretagne Duchy - Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cavalier d'Or
Year
1458 – 1488
Ruler
Francis II
(1458–1488)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.38
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cavalier d'Or from Duchy of Brittany. Issued from 1458 to 1488. Struck in Gold. Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.38 g.
- Obverse
- The Duke brandishing the sword and the shield with three ermines, riding to right on a horse bearing his coat of arms. (Francis, Duke of Britons by the grace of God.)
- Reverse
- Leafy and trefoil cross, confined with four speckles, lettering ending with mintmark. (God help me.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1458-1488) N | — | |||
| ND (1458-1488) R | — |
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