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Denier - Alphonse of Poitiers ANFVRS COMES ND
| Billon | 0.97 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Auvergne (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Alphonse of Poitiers (1241-1271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1241-1271 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ D RIOMENഗIഗ E
Translation: ... of Riom.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alphonse of Poitiers, who was the Count of Poitiers and Auvergne, and later became the King of Aragon. The coin features an image of Alphonse on one side and the coat of arms of Auvergne on the other. This coin is a rare example of a billon coin, which was a type of coin that was made from a mixture of silver and other metals, and was commonly used in medieval Europe.