© CGB
© CGB
Denier - Guy Lusignan ND
| Silver | 0.72 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | County of La Marche (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Guy of Lusignan (1303-1308) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1303-1308 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Lusignan under a crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ COMES · MARCHIE
Translation: Count of the Marche.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Guy de Lusignan, who was the Count of La Marche from 1303 to 1308. During his rule, he sought to strengthen the economy of the county by issuing coins made of precious metals like silver, which was a rare and valuable resource at the time. This coin, the Denier, was one of the coins issued during his reign and was used as a standard circulation coin in the county. Despite its small weight of 0.72 grams, it was a significant coin in the local economy and played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
