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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Hugh Capet ND
| Silver | 1.01 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Senlis (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Hugh Capet (981-987) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 981-987 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a beaded line, between two crosslets.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠
SILVΛ
NECTIS
✠
Translation: Senlis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Hugh Capet ND (981-987) from County of Senlis (French States) made of Silver weighing 1.01 g is that it was minted during the reign of Hugh Capet, who was the first king of the Capetian dynasty and ruled France from 987 to 996. This coin was likely used as a means of exchange and payment during his reign and is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.