© Poinsignon Numismatique
© Poinsignon Numismatique
Denier Eagles facing each other ND
| Silver | 0.45 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1309-1316 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inversion of the obverse.
Comment
There are several variants of this monetary type including one with a pellet instead of the central star.The traditional attribution to Haguenau was given by analogy with the imperial denarius comprising a bird and an eagle separated by a crosslet (Nessel p.12, n° 25). But since the discovery of a two-sided version with a portrait of a bishop on the reverse, the currently accepted attribution is Strasbourg.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the eagles facing each other on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This design was used during the reign of King Louis X of France, also known as Louis the Quarrelsome, who ruled from 1305 to 1316. The use of this design was a departure from the traditional single eagle motif that was commonly used on coins during that time period.
