© CGB
© CGB
Denier in the degenerate name of Raymond ND
| Silver | 1.25 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Albi (French States) |
|---|---|
| Viscount | Raymond Bernard Trencavel (1050-1074) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1050-1074 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#170232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Letters V, II, C, O and C within a circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICOC
ALBIE CI
Unabridged legend: VICECOMES ALBIENSIS CIVITAS
Translation:
... viscount.
City of Albi.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the "Era of the Troubadours." This period saw a rise in the power of the nobility and the decline of the Carolingian Empire, leading to political instability and conflict. Despite this, the coinage of the time, including the Denier of Raymond ND, remained a symbol of stability and continuity, with its consistent design and silver content.