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Denier - Balian I Grenier Cathedral ND
| Billon (.250 silver) (Silver Billon) | 0.74 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Sidon (Kingdom of Jerusalem) |
|---|---|
| Count | Balian I Grenier (1204-1240) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1204-1240 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1110-1268) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) (Silver Billon) |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Stylised church (vault resting on colonnade).
Lettering: +·D·E: S·E·E·T·E·
Comment
G. LUNARDI 1985 - VOL II - RG18 (V 8)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Balian I Grenier, who was the Lord of Sidon and a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the 13th century. The coin's design features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region at the time.