Obverse © sask
Obverse © sask
Denier - John II, king of Aragon ND
| Silver | 0.95 g | 16.4 mm |
| Issuer | County of Roussillon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John II (1458-1462) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1458-1462 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 16.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tree in beaded circle. Legend around with small shield inserted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: :+:COMES ROCILI
Translation: Count of Roussillon.
Comment
This denarius has a variant with a Catalan shield under the tree on the reverse (CGMC 2992).a/IOANNES:REX
r/COMES (shield) ROCILI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Roussillon was part of the French States, but it was also a vassal state of the Crown of Aragon, which was ruled by King John II. This coin was minted during a period of political tension between the two states, and it is believed that the coin was used as a symbol of the county's loyalty to the Crown of Aragon. Despite the political turmoil, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the complex political landscape of medieval Europe.
