Denier anonymous Provins and Sens mints; comb ND

Reverse

Cross with pellets in first and second quarters, omega in third and alpha in fourth ones.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ SEEI:OENIS CIVI

Translation: City of Sens.

Comment

Provins belonged to the Count of Champagne and the diocese of Sens. Since 1019, the county of Champagne has been in the hands of the House of Blois. Etienne II (1037-1048) and then Eudes II de Champagne (1048-1063) succeeded Eudes I (1019-1037), who was also Count of Blois and Chartres. Coinage developed with the birth of the Champagne fairs.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Provins appartenait au comte de Champagne et au diocèse de Sens. Depuis 1019, le comté de Champagne est entre les mains de la maison de Blois. Étienne II (1037-1048) puis Eudes II de Champagne (1048-1063) succèdent à Eudes Ier (1019-1037) qui était aussi comte de Blois et de Chartres. Le monnayage se développa en raison de la naissance des foires de Champagne.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in medieval Europe. The County of Champagne and Brie was a powerful and influential region, and the minting of this coin reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in the area during the 11th century. The use of silver in the coin's production also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during this time period.

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