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Denier - Immobilization in the name of William Brioude ND
Silver | 1.24 g | 21 mm |
Issuer | County of Auvergne (French States) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 930-980 |
Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
Currency | Livre |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.24 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#198225 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Degraded Carolingian monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRIUITES
Translation: Brioude.
Comment
Numerous varieties exist for this type.Dumas indicates that the Brioude coinage bearing Guillaume's name is one of the earliest seigniorial coinages in West Francia, with minting beginning in the early 10th century and continuing thereafter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the French States. The County of Auvergne, where the coin was minted, was a powerful and influential region during the Middle Ages, and the coin's minting reflects the political and economic shifts that were taking place during this time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and sought-after metal, speaks to the wealth and resources of the region and the importance of trade and commerce during this period.