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Denier - John V ND
| Billon | 0.69 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | County of Vendôme (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John V (1271-1315) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1271-1315 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#351344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with lily in 4th quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + VIDOCINENSIS
Translation: ... of Vendôme.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John V, who was the Count of Vendôme from 1271 to 1315. This coin is a rare example of a denier coin made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. The fact that it weighs 0.69 grams suggests that it was minted during a time when coinage was still based on the silver standard, but the use of billon indicates that the mint was experimenting with alternative metals to create currency. This coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary practices of medieval France.
