© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Henry I ND
| Silver | 0.48 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Vaudemont (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry I (1243-1278) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1246-1279 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: hENRIC: COM
Lettering (regular font): hENRIC: COM
Translation: Henry, count.
Comment
Imitation of the Denier with horseman of Henry the Blonde, count of Luxembourg (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Henry I, who was the first king of the House of Vaudemont, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Henry I to promote trade and commerce in the County of Vaudemont, which was a strategically located region in northeastern France. Despite its small size, this coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable metal at the time, and it was used for everyday transactions in the region.