© CGB
© CGB
Denier - Charles II Sierck-les-Bains ND
| Billon | 0.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II (1390-1431) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1390-1430 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sword between two holly leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA IN SIERK
Translation: Coin from Sierck-les-Bains.
Edge
Plain
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 1430. During his reign, the Duchy of Lorraine was an independent state located in the north-eastern part of modern-day France, and this coin was used as a means of currency for the people living in that region. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material like billon, which is a mixture of copper and silver, this coin was still widely accepted and used in trade and commerce during that time period.
