Netherlands, Brabant (Duchy of) groot 1404
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Duchy of Burgundy – John the Fearless – Grand Blanc 1404–1419 – Auxonne
Medieval Grand Blanc, struck at Auxonne during the reign of John the Fearless (Jean sans Peur), duke of Burgundy from 1404 to 1419. Made of billon, an alloy of silver and copper.
Front
Quartered coat of arms of Burgundy, with in the first and fourth quarters modern Burgundy and in the second and third quarters old Burgundy.
Inscription:
+ IOHANES: DVX: BVRGVNDIE
Fully: Iohannes Dux Burgundiae
Translation: John, Duke of Burgundy.
The punctuation in the inscription consists of two clover leaves placed one above the other each time.
Reverse
Cross with expanded arms (croix pattée), in the first and fourth quarters accompanied by a French fleur-de-lis and in the second and third quarters by a lion.
Inscription:
+ SIT: NOME: DNI: BENEDICTV
Fully: Sit nomen Domini benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
The words of the inscription are separated by two tassels placed one above the other.
Historical context
John the Fearless (1371–1419) was a son of Philip the Bold and Margaret of Burgundy. After his father's death he succeeded him in 1404 as Duke of Burgundy. He grew into one of the most powerful and influential sovereigns in France during the final phase of the Hundred Years’ War.
His reign was marked by the power struggle between the Burgundian and Armagnac factions. His conflict with Louis of Orléans culminated in 1407 with the murder of his political rival. In the following years, John shifted alliances and repeatedly expanded his influence in Paris.
In 1419 he attempted to make peace with the dauphin, the future King Charles VII. During a meeting on the bridge at Montereau, John the Fearless was murdered on 10 September 1419. His son Philip the Good succeeded him as Duke of Burgundy.
Mintage data
* Nominal value: Grand Blanc
* Dating: 1404–1419
* Territory: Duchy of Burgundy
* Ruler: John the Fearless (Jean sans Peur)
* Reign: 1404–1419
* Mint: Auxonne
* Material: billon
* Diameter: circa 27 mm
* Obverse: quartered Burgundian coat of arms
* Reverse: cross with lilies and lions
Characteristic medieval Burgundian issue from the reign of John the Fearless, with an appealing heraldic presentation and a direct connection to one of the most turbulent periods in Burgundian and French history.
Duchy of Burgundy – John the Fearless – Grand Blanc 1404–1419 – Auxonne
Medieval Grand Blanc, struck at Auxonne during the reign of John the Fearless (Jean sans Peur), duke of Burgundy from 1404 to 1419. Made of billon, an alloy of silver and copper.
Front
Quartered coat of arms of Burgundy, with in the first and fourth quarters modern Burgundy and in the second and third quarters old Burgundy.
Inscription:
+ IOHANES: DVX: BVRGVNDIE
Fully: Iohannes Dux Burgundiae
Translation: John, Duke of Burgundy.
The punctuation in the inscription consists of two clover leaves placed one above the other each time.
Reverse
Cross with expanded arms (croix pattée), in the first and fourth quarters accompanied by a French fleur-de-lis and in the second and third quarters by a lion.
Inscription:
+ SIT: NOME: DNI: BENEDICTV
Fully: Sit nomen Domini benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
The words of the inscription are separated by two tassels placed one above the other.
Historical context
John the Fearless (1371–1419) was a son of Philip the Bold and Margaret of Burgundy. After his father's death he succeeded him in 1404 as Duke of Burgundy. He grew into one of the most powerful and influential sovereigns in France during the final phase of the Hundred Years’ War.
His reign was marked by the power struggle between the Burgundian and Armagnac factions. His conflict with Louis of Orléans culminated in 1407 with the murder of his political rival. In the following years, John shifted alliances and repeatedly expanded his influence in Paris.
In 1419 he attempted to make peace with the dauphin, the future King Charles VII. During a meeting on the bridge at Montereau, John the Fearless was murdered on 10 September 1419. His son Philip the Good succeeded him as Duke of Burgundy.
Mintage data
* Nominal value: Grand Blanc
* Dating: 1404–1419
* Territory: Duchy of Burgundy
* Ruler: John the Fearless (Jean sans Peur)
* Reign: 1404–1419
* Mint: Auxonne
* Material: billon
* Diameter: circa 27 mm
* Obverse: quartered Burgundian coat of arms
* Reverse: cross with lilies and lions
Characteristic medieval Burgundian issue from the reign of John the Fearless, with an appealing heraldic presentation and a direct connection to one of the most turbulent periods in Burgundian and French history.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Netherlands, Brabant (Duchy of)
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
1404
Denomination
groot
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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