Denier - Hugh IV Auxonne ND

Reverse

Cross with clovers in second and third quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ☩ AVSONIENSIS

Translation: [Denier] of Auxonne.

Comment

This coinage is later than the acquisition by Hugues IV of the châtellenie of Auxonne (exchanged to Jean, count of Burgundy and lord of Salins, for a part of the seigneury of Salins). It probably began only around 1255. These coins are very similar to those of Dijon, whose legend begins with the same cross (Dumas-Dubourg 8-1-1).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ce monnayage est postérieur à l'acquisition faite par Hugues IV de la châtellenie d'Auxonne (échangée à Jean, comte de Bourgogne et sire de Salins, contre une partie de la seigneurie de Salins). Il a sans doute commencé vers 1255 seulement. Ces monnaies sont très proches de celles de Dijon dont la légende commence par la même croisette (Dumas-Dubourg 8-1-1).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Hugh IV, who was the Duke of Burgundy from 1255 to 1272. During his reign, he sought to strengthen the duchy's economy and military, and the issuance of this coin was likely a part of those efforts. The coin's made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighs 0.908 grams. Despite its small size, this coin would have played an important role in the everyday transactions of the people living in the Duchy of Burgundy during that time.

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