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© Maxime03
Denier - Guy II of Dampierre ND
| Silver | 0.97 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Montluçon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Guy II of Dampierre (1199-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1202-1213 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Degenerate monogram of Fulk (imitation of Gien); legend starts on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MONLVCON
Translation: Montluçon.
Comment
It is Philippe Auguste who gave to Gui II de Dampierre the lordship of Montluçon in 1202 to reward his feudatory for his marriage with Mathilde de Bourbon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Guy II of Dampierre ND (1202-1213) from Lordship of Montluçon (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.97 g is that it features a unique design, with an image of Guy II of Dampierre on one side and a cross on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, with the rise of feudalism and the growth of trade and commerce. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time, and its design has been preserved for centuries as a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of medieval coin makers.