Denier - Geoffrey II ND (1175-1186) front Denier - Geoffrey II ND (1175-1186) back
Denier - Geoffrey II ND (1175-1186) photo
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Denier - Geoffrey II ND

 
Billon 1.11 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brittany (French States)
Duke
Geoffrey II (1169-1186)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1175-1186
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.11 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#266101
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lily with four annulets in quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ DVX BRITANI

Unabridged legend: Dux Britaniae

Translation: ... duke of Brittany.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a ducal crown on the obverse side, indicating its issuance by the Duchy of Brittany.