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Denier - Guy De Faucigny / Humbert de Grammont ND
| Silver | 1.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Geneva |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Guy of Faucigny (1078-1119) Humbert of Grammont (1119-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1078-1135 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1019-1135) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#199992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Head of the bishop facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SCS PETRVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political change in Europe. The Bishopric of Geneva, where the coin was minted, was a powerful and influential religious institution that played a significant role in the politics of the region. The coin's minting during this time period highlights the complex relationship between religion and politics in medieval Europe.
