Denier - Louis VII (Bourges) ND (1137-1180) front Denier - Louis VII (Bourges) ND (1137-1180) back
Denier - Louis VII (Bourges) ND (1137-1180) photo
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Denier - Louis VII Bourges ND

 
Silver 0.91 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis VII (1137-1180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1137-1180
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.91 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#81251
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Flowered cross cutting legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + VRBS BITVRICA

Translation: City of Bourges.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis VII (Bourges) ND (1137-1180) 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 Louis VII's reign to symbolize the king's devotion to Christianity.