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Denier Parisis - Eleanor of Alsace ND
| Silver | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Vermandois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Eleanor (1192-1213) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1192-1210 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross approached at 2 and 3 of an eight-rayed sun.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ S: QVINTINVS
Translation: Saint Quentin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Parisis - Eleanor of Alsace ND (1192-1210) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée (a cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broader at the ends) on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during Eleanor of Alsace's reign. This design element was used to distinguish her coins from those of her husband, King Philip II of France, and other contemporary rulers.