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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Alan of Goëlo ND
| Billon | 0.92 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Penthièvre (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Alan of Goëlo (1186-1212) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1186-1212 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#382872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Barbaric head to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ GVINGAMP
Translation: Guingamp.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Alan of Goëlo, who was a powerful Breton lord and the Count of Penthièvre from 1186 to 1212. This coin, made of billon and weighing 0.92 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions in the County of Penthièvre during that time.