© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Philip I ND
| Silver | 1.08 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip I (1268-1285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1268-1285 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flower with six petals.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SABAVDIE ✽
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SABAVDIE ✽
Translation: ... of Savoy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip I, who was the Count of Savoy from 1268 to 1285. During his rule, he sought to strengthen the county's economy and military, and the minting of this coin was likely a part of those efforts. The coin's silver content and relatively small weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use by the common people of the county, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
