© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Hugo IV ND
| Billon | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Empuries (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Hugh IV (1200-1230) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1200-1230 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Dinero |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#124973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with annulet in fourth angle. Legend around, between two circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VGO⋮COMEഗ
Translation: Hugh Count
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Hugo IV, who was the Count of Empúries (a region in the northeastern part of Spain) from 1200 to 1230. This coin is a rare example of a billon denier, which was a type of coin that was widely used in medieval Europe and was made from a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper or lead. The fact that it weighs 0.8 grams suggests that it was made with a relatively high proportion of silver, which would have made it a valuable and sought-after coin during its time.
