© CGB
© CGB
Denier at the cross - Various moneyers Chalon
| Billon | 1.16 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Burgundy (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 670-750 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier (670-750) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with a pellet in each quarter; legende in four parts.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CA-BIL-ON-NO
Translation: Chalon.
Comment
All deniers at the cross of Chalon derive from the bronze TEVDEBERTE / CA-BI-LON-NV attributed to Theudebert I. The six-pointed cross is considered by some to be a chrism. The deniers of Chalon are classified according to the name inscribed on the obverse: BADOINVS, MVMMOLVS, MAROL, BIL...INVS, ABBO, NERTVNVS, INPORTVNVS or BOBO.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Billon was commonly used in medieval Europe to produce coins, as it was less expensive than pure silver and still had a silver-like appearance. The use of billon in coinage during this period allowed for the production of coins with a higher volume and lower cost, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce.
