© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Baldwin IV / Baldwin V Saint-Omer ND
| Silver | 0.7 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Baldwin IV the Bearded (Boudewijn IV) (989-1036) Baldwin V of Lille (Boudewijn V) (1036-1067) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 989-1067 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denariu) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ S AVDOMARVS
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Audomarus
Translation: Saint Omer
Comment
Jean Elsen estimate the date at circa 1025 based on the English long cross penny types which it imitates.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Baldwin IV and Baldwin V, who were counts of Flanders in the 11th century. The coin features an image of the counts on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing their authority and religious affiliation. Despite being made of silver, the coin is relatively lightweight, weighing only 0.7 grams. This suggests that it may have been used for small transactions or as a token of value rather than as a large denomination coin.
