Denier - Hugh XII ND (1250-1270) front Denier - Hugh XII ND (1250-1270) back
Denier - Hugh XII ND (1250-1270) photo
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Denier - Hugh XII ND

 
Silver 0.73 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Angoulême (French States)
Count
Hugh XII (1250-1270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1250-1270
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.73 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#331877
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three annulets and a crescent around a cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ COMES ENGIOLME

Translation: Count of Angoulême.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Hugh XII ND (1250-1270) from County of Angoulême (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.73 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Hugh XII on the obverse (front) side, and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. This design was common for coins issued by the County of Angoulême during this time period.