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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - John I ND
| Silver | 0.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Arlay (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John I (1266-1315) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1291-1315 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DnS DE ARLATO
Lettering (regular font): DNS DE ARLATO
Translation: ... Lord of Arlay.
Comment
Jean I received the right to mint coins from Emperor Rudolph on May 29, 1291.
"Deniers inédits de Jean de Chalon-Auxerre, seigneur de Rochefort", Richard Prot and Pierre Crinon, Revue Numismatique, 2008.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - John I ND (1291-1315) from Lordship of Arlay (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.89 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John I, who was the Lord of Arlay and a powerful noble in the French kingdom. The coin's design and minting process were likely influenced by the economic and political climate of the time, and it is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of medieval Europe.