Denier - Matthew II Sierck ND
| Silver | 0.45 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Matthias II (1220-1251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1247-1251 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shield with eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .C I RK ES.
Translation: Sierck.
Comment
Other reference: de Saulcy Plate II, 4There is a similar type which lacks the dots before CI and after ES. (de Saulcy Plate IV, 3).
While the reign of Duke Mathieu II was 1218-1251, the town of Sierck was only added to the territory of the Duke of Lorraine in 1247, so this coin can be dated more narrowly.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Matthew II (Sierck) ND (1247-1251) from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.45 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the reign of King Louis IX of France, also known as Saint Louis. This coin was minted in the Duchy of Lorraine, which was a region in eastern France that was ruled by the House of Lorraine, a powerful noble family. The coin's design features the image of King Matthew II, who was the Duke of Lorraine from 1247 to 1251. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of medieval Europe.
