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Denier - Hugh III Dijon; S retrograd ND
| Silver | 1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Hugues III (1162-1192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1162-1192 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ DIVIONENƨIS
Translation: [Denier] of Dijon.
Comment
This coin type comprises two variants, differentiated by the shape of the first S on the reverse, which was used to differentiate two successive productions with different titles and end weights: coins with two S's on the reverse (Barthélémy 2/15, Dumas-Dubourg 6-1) and those with the first S on the reverse (Barthélémy 2/14, Dumas-Dubourg 6-2). Each of these two variants in turn comprises several varieties.All these coins were first attributed to Hugues V, i.e. to the 14th century (1305-1315). The Druy-Parigny find (Large) enabled Maxe-Werly to restore them to Hugues III, a classification that has since been confirmed by several finds, including those made in the Orient, and also by the presence of a worn denarius in the Courcelles-Frémoy find.
The coins of Hugues III with the S inverted are later than their counterparts with the S upright. Their modulus is smaller (17 mm), and their title and end weight are lower: they bear witness to the weakening that texts echo under Hugues III, between 1174 and 1187. They were minted in large quantities.
Among the coins bearing the first S on the reverse, we can distinguish :
- those with a round O on the right and reverse, and three superimposed rings between BVRG and DIE (Dumas-Dubourg 6-2-1).
- those with a round O on the right, a long 0 on the reverse, and three overlapping rings between BVRG and DIE(6-2-2).
- those with a long 0 on the right, a round O on the reverse, and three overlapping rings between BVRG and DIE(6-2-3).
- those with a long 0 on the right, a round O on the reverse, and three single points superimposed between BVRG and DIE(6-2-4).
- those with a long 0 on the right and reverse, and three single points superimposed between BVRG and DIE(6-2-5).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Hugh III (Dijon; S retrograd) ND (1162-1192) from Duchy of Burgundy (French States) made of Silver weighing 1 g is that it features a unique reverse design, with the letter "S" appearing retrograde (mirrored) on the coin's reverse side. This distinctive feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and make the coin easily identifiable as authentic.
