© Houzarix
© Houzarix
Denier - Clement VII ND
| Billon | 0.55 g | 16.8 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Antipope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1378-1394) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1378-1394 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 16.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#242503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with a pair of keys in first two quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SANTVS. PETRVS
Translation: Saint Peter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Clement VII, who was the last pope to reside in Avignon, France, before the Papacy returned to Rome. This coin was minted in the Comtat Venaissin, a region in southern France that was under the control of the Papal States. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver coins.
