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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Hugh I ND
| Billon | 0.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Sainte-Sévère (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Hugh I (1235-1265) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1235-1265 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SANTA SEVERA
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SANTA SEVERA
Translation: ... of Sainte-Sévère.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Hugh I ND (1235-1265) from Lordship of Sainte-Sévère (French States) made of Billon weighing 0.69 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Hugh I, who was the Lord of Sainte-Sévère and a powerful noble in the region. However, the coin was minted during a period of civil war in France, known as the War of the Saintonge, which lasted from 1242 to 1243. Despite the conflict, the coin still bears the image of Hugh I and the insignia of the Lordship of Sainte-Sévère, indicating the coin's connection to the powerful noble family and their territory.