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Denier Provencal Coronat - Charles I of Anjou ND
| Billon | 0.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles I of Anjou (1246-1285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1266-1277 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ COMES PROVINCIE
Translation: Count of Provence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Provencal Coronat coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on coins from this time period. This cross is believed to have been added to the coin's design to signify the coin's connection to the County of Provence, which was a region in southern France that was ruled by the House of Anjou, a powerful royal dynasty. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has been able to preserve a piece of history and culture from the medieval period.
