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Denier - Henry I ND
| Billon | 0.92 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Champagne and Brie (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry I (1152-1181) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1152-1181 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Champenois comb surmounted by a T between two rings.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRVVINS CASTRI
Translation: [Denier] of the cadtle of Provins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry I of France, who was known for his extensive coinage reforms. This denier, made of billon and weighing 0.92g, was part of a series of coins introduced by Henry I to standardize the currency across his kingdom and promote trade and commerce. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in medieval French coinage.
