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Denier - Odo III ND
| Billon | 0.88 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Issoudun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Odo III (1168-1196) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1168-1196 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
M oncial under a tilde and on a crescent.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ EXOLDVNI
Lettering (regular font): ✠ EXOLDVNI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Odo III, who was the Lord of Issoudun from 1168 to 1196. During his rule, he implemented various economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which included the Denier coin. This coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals, and weighed 0.88 grams. Despite its small size, the Denier coin played an important role in the economy of the Lordship of Issoudun and was widely used for everyday transactions.
