© CGB
© CGB
Denier - Peter I ND
| Billon | 0.84 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Meaux (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Peter I (1172-1175) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1172-1174 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tuliped cross confined to the 1st and 4th quarters with a pellet, to the 2nd and 3rd with a lily.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MELD CIVITAS
Translation: City of Meaux.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Peter I, who was the Bishop of Meaux from 1172 to 1174. This coin is a rare example of a denier coin made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. The fact that it weighs 0.84 grams suggests that it was minted using a specific technique and process that was unique to the Bishopric of Meaux during that time period. This coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of medieval Europe.