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Denier - Charles II Saint-Mihiel ND
| Billon | 0.4 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II (1390-1431) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1430 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sword between an alerion and a bass.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA DE S MICHAL
Translation: Coin from Saint-Mihiel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles II, who was the Duke of Lorraine from 1390 to 1431. During his reign, he sought to promote trade and commerce in the region, which led to the minting of coins like this denier to facilitate economic transactions. Despite being made of billon, a relatively low-value metal, this coin still holds significant historical value as a representation of the economic and political landscape of the time.
