© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier anonymous Lord of Bourbon; petals ND
| Billon | 1.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Priory of Souvigny (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lady | Agnes of Bourbon (1262-1287) |
| Lord | John of Burgundy (1262-1268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1262-1268 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée, letters B and D in opposite angles, two flower petals in the other angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BD
✠ DE SILVINIACO
Unabridged legend: Borbonii Dominus
Translation:
Lord of Bourbon.
Of Souvigny.
Comment
This coinage was minted when Priory of Souvigny struck coins in conjunction with the local lords Agnes and John of Bourbon.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 Louis IX (also known as Saint Louis) who ruled from 1214 to 1270. This was a period of significant political, social, and economic change in the country, including the establishment of the first French parliament and the introduction of new currency reforms. Despite these changes, the Priory of Souvigny, where the coin was minted, remained a powerful and influential religious institution in the region.
