© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier anonymous Chinon ND
| Silver | 1.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Saint-Martin de Tours (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 888-923 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CAINONI CASTRO
Translation: Castle of Chinon.
Comment
The head of Saint Martin appeared on the coins of Tours in 919, probably to commemorate the solemn transfer of the body of the apostle from Gaul to the newly rebuilt basilica, in May 919 (Dumas, p. 194). For fear of the Normans, the workshop then had to be moved to Chinon, where these coins at the Tours-Chinon type were struck. The coin bonds observed on the coinage of Chinon and Orleans prove that these different issues were made under the authority of Robert, Marquis of Neustria, of which Orleans was the capital.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Charles the Simple, who ruled West Francia from 898 to 922. The coin's design and minting process were likely influenced by the Carolingian Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual movement that took place during Charles' reign and aimed to revive classical knowledge and art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (888-923) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier anonymous (Chinon) ND (888-923) coin.
