© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier anonymous S STEPHANVS ND
| Billon | 1.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Besançon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1000-1030 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CRISOPOLIS V
Translation: Golden city.
Comment
The nickname of Chrysopolis, meaning Golden City, will be the fanciful translation, in Greek language, of the two words besan sum (I am "besan", or "golden coinage"), arbitrarily decomposed from the name from the city.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the French States. The coin was issued during the reign of King Robert II of France, who ruled from 987 to 1031. During this period, the French States were facing challenges from neighboring kingdoms and the Church, and the coinage was heavily debased to finance the wars. Despite these challenges, the Archbishopric of Besançon, where this coin was minted, remained a powerful and influential institution, and its coins were widely used in trade and commerce.