Double Tournois - John III (Large Ermines)
Issuer Brittany, Duchy of
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Two large ermines cutting legend surrounded by letters BR and IT.
Lettering: ✠ IOHANNES : DVX
Reverse
Latin cross fleurdelisée cutting legend.
Lettering: ✠ SIGNV°M DEI VIVI
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
John III (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Double Tournois (Numeric: 0.0083333333333333) (Fraction: 1/120)
References
Jez #90
Dy féodales #106-107
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.43 g
Size
21.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
✠ IOHANNES : DVX
Reverse Lettering
✠ SIGNV°M DEI VIVI
Comments
Variations in the dot at the center of the letters BRIT on the right, and in the initial of the legend on the reverse, which may be a cross or a three-flecked shield.
