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Denier - Geoffrey III ND

 
Billon 0.95 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Gien (French States)
Count
Geoffroy III (1120-1160)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1120-1160
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.95 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#76791
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Monogram of Fulk, simplified, with a crosslet replacing the O on the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ GIEMIS CΛ

Unabridged legend: GIEMIS CASTRUM

Translation: Castle of Gien.

Comment

Some consider it to be an immobilized coinage in the name of Geoffrey II of Donzy (1055-1097), also minted under Hervé II of Donzy (1097-1121), Geoffrey III (1121-1158) and Hervé III of Donzy (1158-1187).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Geoffrey III, who was a powerful count in France during the 12th century. He played a significant role in the political and military events of his time, and his coinage reflects the economic and cultural developments of the County of Gien during his rule.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1120-1160)  - - - - - -

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