France French States Cambrai, Bishopric of
Denier (Château Sainte Marie) ND (1007-1050) front Denier (Château Sainte Marie) ND (1007-1050) back
Denier (Château Sainte Marie) ND (1007-1050) photo
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Denier (Château Sainte Marie) ND (1007-1050) front Denier (Château Sainte Marie) ND (1007-1050) back
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica

Denier Château Sainte Marie ND

 
Billon 1.12 g -
Description
Issuer
 Bishopric of Cambrai (French States)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1007-1050
Value
 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
 Évêché de Cambrai
Composition
 Billon
Weight
 1.12 g
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#418071
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Cross with suspended Alpha and Omega.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ CASTRVM

Translation: Castle.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Bishop Lietbert of Cambrai (1023-1050), who was known for his efforts to promote the use of local currency and establish a strong economy in the region.