© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier - John IV ND
| Billon | 0.95 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Vendôme (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John IV (1218-1239) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1218-1239 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large cross with small cross in second quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ VEDOmE CASTR
Lettering (regular font): ✠ VEDOME CASTR
Translation: Castle of Vendôme.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of John IV, who was the Count of Vendôme from 1218 to 1239. During his rule, he sought to strengthen the economy of the county by issuing a new coinage, including this denier, which was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically including silver, copper, and sometimes gold. This coin, weighing 0.95 grams, was a standard circulation coin used in everyday transactions in the County of Vendôme during that time.
