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Denier - Louis VII Paris ND
| Silver | 1 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis VII (1137-1180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1137-1178 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ PARISII CIVIS
Translation: City of Paris.
Comment
"The change of type probably marks a monetary mutation, and it is possible that the very abundant minting of this denarius, which is still relatively common, initially served to finance the king's participation in the crusade (1147-1149)" extract taken from "les monnaies françaises royales" tome I 1988 M. J. Duplessy
Interesting fact
The Denier - Louis VII (Paris) ND (1137-1178) coin was used as a means of payment during the reign of King Louis VII in France. It was made of silver and weighed 1 gram, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely accepted and used in trade, reflecting the strong economy and trade networks of medieval France.
