© CGB
© CGB
Denier anonymous lily and annulet ND
| Billon | 0.88 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Vierzon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1144-1197 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large flower with annulet in the middle, a lily on top and sided by two lilies.
Comment
This denier is attributed to Hervé I (from 1144 to 1184 or 1192) or to his son William I (from 1184 or 1192 to 1197).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. The Lordship of Vierzon was a powerful feudal state that existed from the 11th to the 14th century, and this coin was minted during the reign of King Louis VII, who ruled from 1137 to 1180. This was a period of significant political and social upheaval, with the rise of the Capetian dynasty and the struggle for power between the king and the powerful feudal lords. Despite this, the coinage of the time remained relatively stable, with the denier being a widely used denomination.
