© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Henry I ND
| Silver | 0.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Verdun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry I of Winchester (1117-1129) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1117-1129 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Veiled bust left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MARIA VIRGO
Lettering (regular font): MARIA VIRGO
Translation: Virgin Mary.
Comment
The workshop is unknown, but could be Saint-Mihiel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry I of England, who was also known as Henry Beauclerc, and was the fourth son of King William the Conqueror. Despite being the youngest son, Henry I was able to ascend to the throne after the death of his older brothers, and he ruled England from 1100 to 1135. During his reign, he introduced a new coinage system, which included the Denier, a silver coin that was widely used throughout medieval Europe. The Denier from the Bishopric of Verdun, which was a region in northeastern France, is a rare example of this coinage system and is highly sought after by collectors today.
