Duchy of Brittany ½ Blanc with shield - John V, 1434 – 1442
Nantes
Information
Country
Duchy of Brittany
Duchy of Brittany
Currency
Bretagne Duchy - Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Blanc
Year
1434 – 1442
Ruler
John V
(1399–1442)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.5
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Blanc from Duchy of Brittany. Issued from 1434 to 1442. Struck in Billon. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.5 g.
- Obverse
- Shield with eight ermines. (John, duke of the Brittons.)
- Reverse
- Short cross pattée. (Blessed be the name of our lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (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 |
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