© CGB
© CGB
Denier - Hugh IX / Hugh X ND
| Silver | 0.77 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of La Marche (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Hugh IX the Brown (1199-1219) Hugh X of Lusignan (1219-1249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1199-1249 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
A little cross surrounded by two annulets and two opposite crescents.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MARCHIE
Translation: ... of the Marche.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in France, specifically during the reign of Hugh IX and Hugh X, who were both counts of La Marche. The coinage of this period was characterized by a lack of standardization, with different regions and cities issuing their own coins with varying designs and weights. Despite this, the Denier coin from La Marche remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of medieval France.
