© CGB
© CGB
Denier - Henry II ND
| Billon | 0.82 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Rodez (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry II (1274-1304) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1274-1302 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Letters ✠ D A S framing cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ RODES⋮CIVIS
Translation: City of Rodez.
Comment
This Denier was attributed to Henry I by Poey d'Avant, but treasures analysis proved it was from Henry II.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry II, who was the first king of the House of Plantagenet and ruled England from 1154 to 1189. He also ruled large parts of western France, including the County of Rodez, where this coin was minted. This coin is a rare example of a denier, a type of medieval coin that was widely used in France and other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.
