Denier anonymous ND

Reverse

Building with two towers within walled enclosure.

Comment

The abbey began minting coins in the early 11th century, imitating the Cologne denarius (see example below).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L'abbaye frappa monnaie dès le début du XIe siècle, imitant les deniers de Cologne (voir exemple ci-dessous).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The 12th century saw the rise of feudalism and the Crusades, and the Abbey Saint Trudo, where the coin was minted, was an important center of religious and political power. The coin's silver content and anonymous design suggest that it was likely used as a practical means of exchange during this time, rather than a symbol of wealth or status.

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