Denier - Cecilia ND (1302-1312) front Denier - Cecilia ND (1302-1312) back
Denier - Cecilia ND (1302-1312) photo
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Denier - Cecilia ND

 
Billon 1.04 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Rodez (French States)
Countess
Cecilia (1302-1312)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1302-1312
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.04 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#334477
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Letters ✠ D A S framing a cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ RODES ⠅CIVIS ⠅

Translation: City of Rodez.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Cecilia, Countess of Rodez, who was a powerful woman in the 14th century. She ruled the County of Rodez, which was a region in southern France, and was known for her strong leadership and political acumen. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of silver and copper, and weighs 1.04 grams. It is a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions during that time.