© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Adalbero III ND
| Silver | 0.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Verdun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Adalbero III of Chiny (1131-1156) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1131-1156 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Veiled bust left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: S MARIA
Lettering (regular font): S MARIA
Translation: Saint Mary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Adalbero III, who was the Bishop of Verdun from 1131 to 1156. During his episcopacy, he played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of the region, and his coinage reflects the economic and cultural developments of that time. The fact that this coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, suggests that it was an important medium of exchange and a symbol of the bishopric's wealth and power.
