Sterling - Gaucher of Chatillon Pretender
Features
| Issuer |
Lordship of Neufchateau
(French States)  |
|---|---|
| Lord |
Gaucher V de Châtillon (1318-1322)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1318-1322 |
| Value | 1 Sterling (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 18.24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 318287 |
| References | Flon# p. 445 Dominique Flon; 2002. Histoire monétaire de la Lorraine et des Trois-Évêchés. Société Thierry Alix, Nancy, France (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Crowned bust facing forward.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ GAL'CS COMES PORCI
Unabridged legend: Gauchus Comes Porciensis
Translation: Gaucher Count of Porciens.
Reverse
Cross dividing legend, three pellets in each angle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MOnETA nOVICA
Unabridged legend: Moneta Novi Castri
Translation: Coinage of Neufchateau.
Mint
Neufchâteau, FranceComments
Gaucher of Chatillon was Count of Porciens, and Constable of France under five different kings (1302-1329).
In 1313 he married Isabelle of Rumigny, the widow of Duke Theobald II of Lorraine, and Lady of Neufchateau, and claimed the right to coin in dowry from Isabelle. Frederick IV of Lorraine opposed this, and in 1318 they came to an agreement (reference de Saulcy p. 58) whereby Gaucher's coins would be recognized in the Duchy of Lorraine for as long as Isabelle lived.
This type was unknown to de Saulcy.
In 1313 he married Isabelle of Rumigny, the widow of Duke Theobald II of Lorraine, and Lady of Neufchateau, and claimed the right to coin in dowry from Isabelle. Frederick IV of Lorraine opposed this, and in 1318 they came to an agreement (reference de Saulcy p. 58) whereby Gaucher's coins would be recognized in the Duchy of Lorraine for as long as Isabelle lived.
This type was unknown to de Saulcy.
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