Denier - Gilles of Sorcy ND (1253-1269) front Denier - Gilles of Sorcy ND (1253-1269) back
Denier - Gilles of Sorcy ND (1253-1269) photo
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Denier - Gilles of Sorcy ND

 
Silver 0.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Toul (French States)
Bishop
Gilles of Sorcy (1253-1271)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1253-1269
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.65 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#331654
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blessing hand on a cross cantoned with T-O-V-L.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TOVL

Translation: Toul.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a bishop on one side and a cross on the other, which was a common design for coins during the Middle Ages.