© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier of Saint Amandus - Renaud of Montfaucon ND
| Billon | 1.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Charenton (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Reynold of Montfaucon (1194-1244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1194-1244 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#336247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blessing hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCI AMANTIS
Translation: Saint Amandus.
Comment
Imitation of the Deniers of Besançon (see example in link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis VIII of France, who reigned from 1223 to 1270. The coin features an image of Saint Amandus, a prominent bishop and missionary who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the influence of the Catholic Church during this time period. Additionally, the use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this era, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver coins.