Denier - Raymond V ND (1148-1194) front Denier - Raymond V ND (1148-1194) back
Denier - Raymond V ND (1148-1194) photo
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Denier - Raymond V ND

 
Silver 0.88 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Saint-Gilles (French States)
Count
Raymond V (1148-1194)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1148-1194
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.88 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#215464
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse carrying cross riding left. Pellets in fields left and right of cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONOR SCIE GIDII

Translation: Lordship of Saint-Gilles.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Raymond V ND (1148-1194) from County of Saint-Gilles (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.88 g is that it was minted during the reign of Raymond V, who was the Count of Toulouse and Marquis of Provence from 1148 to 1194. This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely in the region. Despite its small size and weight, it was made of silver, which gave it value and made it a reliable medium of exchange.