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Denier anonymous crescents ND
| Billon | 1.07 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Châteaudun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1200 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.07 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with two S in second and fourth quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DVNIC ⠅ഗΛഗTI
Translation: Châteaudun.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, specifically during the reign of King Philip II (1180-1223). The coin's anonymous design and the use of billon (a silver-copper alloy) instead of pure silver suggest that the mint was trying to conserve precious metals during a period of economic instability. Despite these efforts, the coin still features the iconic crescent design that was characteristic of coins from the Viscounty of Châteaudun.
