Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

France, BRITTANY, Jean IV (1345-99), Demi-Gros, mm. pierced mullet, iohas dvx bri, long cross with ermine in one angle and groups of three pellets in other angles, rev. comes richemot, seven ermines in field, 2.08g/4h (Jézéquel 240c5; P d’A 924 var.). Irregular flan, very fine and scarce £100-£120

Provenance: Glendining Auction, 6 September 1978, lot 128 (part); R.A. Merson Collection.

The counts (later Dukes) of Brittany were also earls of Richmond in North Yorkshire for much of the period 1136-1399