© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier In the name of Ansgar ND
| Silver | 0.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corbie (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1100-1200 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#215348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross pattée with crosslets in second and fourth cantons.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ANSCH'IRAS
Translation: Ansgar.
Comment
This coinage isunder the protection of Ansgar (801-865) who was monk in the abbey but never abbot there.Interesting fact
The Abbey of Corbie, where this coin was minted, was an important center of religious and economic activity in medieval France. The abbey was founded in the 7th century and was known for its rich library and scriptorium, where many important texts were written and illuminated. The abbey also played a significant role in the local economy, minting coins and regulating trade in the surrounding area. The Denier coin , which features the name of Ansgar, a prominent bishop and missionary, is a testament to the abbey's influence and reach during this time period.
