The word guénar comes from the Breton Gwen, meaning “white.” The guénar is a blanc worth 10 deniers tournois, created by King Charles VI of France in 1385 to replace the blanc au K of Charles V, which was worth 5. (Source dictionnaire numismatique)
Françaises, Royales
Charles VI BI guenar La Rochelle
79,00 €
Availability: In stock
SKU: Duplessy.377c / Lafaurie.381c Categories: Françaises, Royales
N° Numismeo : #39813Référence : Duplessy.377c / Lafaurie.381cPersonnage : Charles VI (1380 - 1422)
| Weight | 2,75 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28,3 |
| Metal | Billon |
| Condition | Fine |
| Mint Year | From 20 October 1411 |
| Mint | La Rochelle |
| Obverse legend | ✠ KAROLVS: FRANCORV: REX |
| Reverse legend | ✠ SIT NOME DNI BENEDICTV |


