© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier anonymous ND
| Silver | 0.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Verdun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Richard II of Grandpré (1107-1114) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1107-1114 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Church with two towers.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VIRDVNVM
Lettering (regular font): VIRDVNVM
Translation: Verdun.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Investiture Controversy, which was a conflict between the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope over the right to appoint bishops and control the Church. Despite this, the coin still bears no visible signs of its tumultuous origins, featuring a simple and elegant design that has endured for centuries.
