© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Denier "Angevine" - Rudolph of Coucy ND
| Billon | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Rudolph of Coucy (1387-1415) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1388-1415 |
| Value | ¼ Denier |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#365017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE MASA
Unabridged legend: Moneta Marsalensis
Translation: Coinage of Marsal.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Denier "Angevine" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolph of Coucy, who was a powerful nobleman in the Bishopric of Metz in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. Despite being a relatively small denomination, the coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used for coins during that time period. Additionally, the coin weighs only 0.4 grams, making it a very small and portable form of currency.
