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Denier anonymous with crozier three pellets ND
| Silver | 0.78 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Cahors, Bishopric and City of (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1240 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross patée, three pellets in upper left corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠CATVRCENSIS
Unabridged legend: Caturcensis
Translation: ... of Cahors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, specifically during the Albigensian Crusade (1208-1229), a military campaign launched by the Catholic Church against the Cathars, a religious sect deemed heretical. Despite the unrest, the coin's minting suggests that the city of Cahors and its surrounding region were still capable of producing currency, indicating some level of economic stability.