© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Aymeri IV and archbishop Gilles Aycelin ND
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Narbonne (French States) |
|---|---|
| Viscount | Aimery IV (1270-1298) |
| Archbishop | Gilles Aycelin of Montaigut (1290-1311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1290-1298 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#385878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with mitre in angle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ :E ARChIEPS NARB:
Lettering (regular font): ✠ :E ARCHIEPS NARB:
Translation: Aycelin, archbishop of Narbonne.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and secular leaders. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Aymeri IV, the Viscount of Narbonne, while the reverse side features Archbishop Gilles Aycelin. This pairing of a secular ruler and a religious leader on the same coin is a rare occurrence in medieval numismatics and reflects the complex relationship between the church and state during this time period.