© CGB
© CGB
Denier - Hugh XI Lusignan ND
| Silver | 1.03 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of La Marche (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Hugh XI (1249-1250) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1249-1250 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with a pellet in fourth quarter, linked to the center of the cross by a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DNS · LEZINIACI
Unabridged legend: DOMINUS LEZINIACI
Translation: Lord of Lusignan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the "War of the Thirty Years". This conflict lasted from 1337 to 1453 and was a series of battles and skirmishes between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France, with various factions and alliances shifting throughout the conflict. Despite this, the County of La Marche, where this coin was minted, remained a loyal vassal state of the French crown. The coin's minting during this time period highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of La Marche in maintaining their economic activities despite the surrounding political instability.
