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© CGB
Denier - Louis VI Bourges mint; 1st type ND
| Silver | 1.01 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis VI (1108-1137) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1108-1137 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#348828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VRBS BITVRICA
Translation: City of Bourges.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis VI (Bourges mint; 1st type) ND (1108-1137) coin from France is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design during the reign of Louis VI to help prevent counterfeiting. This feature was not present on earlier versions of the coin, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular issue.
