Denier anonymous ND

Reverse

Cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ TORNVCIO CAST

Translation: Castle of Tournus.

Comment

Tournus Abbey was originally named after Saint Valérien, as it housed his tomb. In 875, following the Norman invasions, Charles the Bald gave the Tournus abbey to the monks of Noirmoutiers, where they transported the bones of Saint Philibert. In 889, King Eudes granted the abbey the right to mint coins (Poey d'Avant, p. 181).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L'abbaye de Tournus fut d'abord placée sous le vocable de saint Valérien car elle en abritait son tombeau. En 875, suite aux invasions normandes, Charles le Chauve donna aux moines de Noirmoutiers l'abbaye de Tournus où ils transportèrent les ossements de saint Philibert. En 889, le roi Eudes accorda à l'abbaye le droit de battre monnaie (Poey d'Avant, p. 181).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in France. The 12th century saw a series of conflicts, including the Crusades and the struggle for power between the French monarchy and the Church. Despite these challenges, the Abbey of Tournus continued to mint coins, such as this Denier, which were used for everyday transactions. This coin's existence serves as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who produced and used it during a time of great uncertainty.

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