Obverse © CGB – Reverse © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Obverse © CGB – Reverse © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier anonymous two shells; crescent ND
| Billon | 1.0 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Priory of Souvigny (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1243-1249 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée with crescent in upper right corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DE SILVINIACO
Translation: Of Souvigny.
Comment
Archambaud X struck a denarius of the same type for the seignrory of Bourbon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, specifically during the reign of Louis IX (also known as Saint Louis) who ruled from 1214 to 1270. This was a period of significant political, social, and economic change, including the establishment of the first French parliament and the introduction of new currency reforms. Despite these changes, the Priory of Souvigny, where this coin was minted, remained a powerful and influential religious institution in the region.
