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Denier - Ralph II ND
| Silver | 0.82 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Coucy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Ralph II (1242-1250) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1242-1250 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#215349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of a castle crowned by a crescent moon carrying a besant.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CO ☼ CI ☼ AC ☼ VS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ralph II ND (1242-1250) from Lordship of Coucy (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.82 g is that it features a unique design, with an image of a knight on horseback on one side and a cross on the other. This design was used to symbolize the power and influence of the Lordship of Coucy, a powerful feudal state in medieval France. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history and a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.