© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Hugo III ND
| Billon | 0.7 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Empuries (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Hugh III (1153-1173) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1153-1173 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Dinero |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#124971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with flower in second and third angle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ HVGO COMES
Translation: Hugh Count
Interesting fact
The County of Empuries, where this coin was minted, was a small county located in the northwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula, in what is now modern-day Spain. It was established in the 11th century and was known for its rich agricultural land and strategic location along the Mediterranean coast. The county was also home to several important cities, including Empuries, which was a major center of trade and commerce. This coin, minted during the reign of Hugo III (1153-1173), was likely used for everyday transactions within the county and surrounding regions. The fact that it was made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and social history of the County of Empuries during the medieval period.
