© Al Louarn
© Al Louarn
Denier or Menut anonymous ND
| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Roussillon (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1493-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1493-1516 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Saint John the Baptist standing, seen from the front, carrying the paschal lamb on his left hand, at head height, and pointing to it with his right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ECCE . AGNUS
Translation: Here the lamb.
Interesting fact
The Denier or Menut anonymous ND (1493-1516) from County of Roussillon (French States) made of Copper was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis XII of France, who ruled from 1498 to 1515, and was part of a larger series of coins that were minted to help finance his military campaigns and administrative reforms. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively common metal at the time, the coin was still considered a valuable form of currency and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region.
