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Denier - Fulk III ND
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Anjou (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Fulk III (987-1040) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 987-1040 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛNDECΛVIS CIVIS
Translation: City of Angers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Fulk III ND (987-1040) from County of Anjou (French States) made of Billon is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Fulk III, the Count of Anjou, with a crown and a scepter, while the reverse side features a cross with four pelicans, which symbolize the four evangelists. This blending of religious and secular symbols reflects the complex cultural and religious landscape of medieval Europe.
