© Poey d'Avant
© Poey d'Avant
Denier - Hugh XI ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Angoulême (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Hugh XI (1246-1250) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1246-1250 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#423754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crosses between crescent and ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ COMES ENGOLISME
Translation: ... Count of Angoulême.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from County of Angoulême, minted during the reign of Hugh XI (1246-1250), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side. This cross was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's purity and authenticity, and it became a distinctive feature of coins from the County of Angoulême.
