© CGB
© CGB
Denier anonymous with cross dividing legend ND
| Billon | 1.01 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Auxerre (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1150-1175 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre tournois |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross; gour groups of three pellets between the two beaded circles.
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 King Louis VII (1137-1180). The County of Auxerre, where the coin was minted, was a powerful and influential region in central France, and the coin's design reflects the political and religious tensions of the time. The cross dividing the legend on the coin is a symbol of the Christian faith, which was a dominant force in medieval France, and the anonymous nature of the coin suggests that it was minted by a local lord or monastery, rather than by the king himself. Despite its humble origins, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic, political, and religious climate of 12th-century France.
