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Denier immobilized in the name of Louis IV crozier ND
| Silver | 0.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Langres (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1150-1200 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross with a cross on second quarter and a crescent on third quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VRBS LINGONIS
Translation: City of Langres.
Comment
There are 6 pointed and 10 pointed wheel variants of this coin10 pointed wheel example:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Louis IV, also known as Louis the Child, who was the King of France from 1150 to 1200. Despite his young age, Louis IV played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of France during his reign. The coin's design, which features a crozier (a bishop's staff) on the reverse side, suggests that it was minted under the authority of the Bishopric of Langres, which was a powerful ecclesiastical state in medieval France. The use of silver in the coin's minting also indicates that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency during this time period.
