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Denier - Hugh I ND
| Silver | 0.82 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corbie (French States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Hugh I of Peronne (1172-1185) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1172-1185 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with four sticks in the quarters, two being ended by a pair of crescents, the others by an E and an A.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ CORBENE
Lettering (regular font): ✠ CORBENE
Translation: Corbie
Comment
This denier is incompletely readable in Poey d'Avant and attributable to Hugh I of Peronne (1172-1185), or maybe Hugh II (1221-1240).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Hugh I ND (1172-1185) from Abbey of Corbie (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.82 g is that it was minted during the reign of Hugh I, who was the abbot of the Abbey of Corbie in France from 1172 to 1185. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier minted during the Middle Ages, and its intricate design and craftsmanship make it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.