© CGB
© CGB
Denier anonymous ND
| Billon | 0.97 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | County of Blois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1218-1240 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BLISIS CASTRO
Translation: Castle of Blois.
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 Louis VIII (1223-1226) and Louis IX (1226-1240). This period saw a series of conflicts between the French crown and the nobility, as well as the introduction of new coinage reforms, which led to the production of this particular coin. Despite the challenges of the time, the County of Blois was able to produce a coin that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and political conditions of medieval France.
