Schulman b.v.
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France - Double tournois n.d, Silver, CHARLES 1341–1364, MONNAIES FEODALES, BRETAGNE Châtel tournois (✠ K)AROL(VS· D)VX· BRITO(n). Rev. Latin cross pattée with lis in angles ✠ MONETA – · DVPLEX.Bigot 437; PdA. 512.According to collector's ticket part of lot 763 of auction Piollet-Sabatier (Morlaix) 'Vente des six trésors', 3-4 April 1977.
In 1341 duke John III of the house of Dreux died without issue and with no clear designated successor. Charles of Blois soon put forth his claim to the duchy de jure uxoris, as he was married to the daughter of the late duke's brother. However, his claim was contested by John of Montfort, the youngest brother of the duke.
Charles enjoyed the support of most of the nobility as well as that of the king of France, who saw an opportunity to draw Brittany deeper into its sphere of influence. To prevent this the king of England mirrored his rival and threw his lot with John of Montfort to oppose the French. At this point in time the Hundred Years War had already started, and both parties made Brittany into a warzone by proxy.
Although the war seemed to be going in Charles' favor the weakening of his French allies by the English in the end proved disastrous for him. In 1364 Charles de Blois was slain during the Battle of Auray, leaving the victorious John free to claim the duchy. The French king, battle-weary and careful not to drive the new duke further into English arms, did not intervene. John's descendants would hold the duchy for another century until Brittany was annexed by the French and lost its independence.1.92 g. RRR. Extremely rare Very fine
In 1341 duke John III of the house of Dreux died without issue and with no clear designated successor. Charles of Blois soon put forth his claim to the duchy de jure uxoris, as he was married to the daughter of the late duke's brother. However, his claim was contested by John of Montfort, the youngest brother of the duke.
Charles enjoyed the support of most of the nobility as well as that of the king of France, who saw an opportunity to draw Brittany deeper into its sphere of influence. To prevent this the king of England mirrored his rival and threw his lot with John of Montfort to oppose the French. At this point in time the Hundred Years War had already started, and both parties made Brittany into a warzone by proxy.
Although the war seemed to be going in Charles' favor the weakening of his French allies by the English in the end proved disastrous for him. In 1364 Charles de Blois was slain during the Battle of Auray, leaving the victorious John free to claim the duchy. The French king, battle-weary and careful not to drive the new duke further into English arms, did not intervene. John's descendants would hold the duchy for another century until Brittany was annexed by the French and lost its independence.1.92 g. RRR. Extremely rare Very fine