© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Henry I ND
| Billon | 1.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Reims (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Henry I (1162-1175) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1162-1175 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.07 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies and two crescents in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: X REMIS CIVITAS
Translation: City of Reims.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry I, who was the first French king to issue a standardized coinage that was accepted across all of his territories. This coin, the Denier, was a significant improvement over earlier coinage, which had often been irregularly minted and varied in weight and purity. The fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, also speaks to the technological advancements of the time, as it was a more durable and cost-effective material than pure silver.
