© Quiquengrogne
© Quiquengrogne
Denier realist style; crozier at right ND
| Silver | 1.15 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Priory of Souvigny (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1100-1200 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross with right branches ; the N of the lettering is pointed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SILVINIACO
Unabridged legend: Silviniacom
Translation: Souvigny.
Comment
example of a different portrait:
Interesting fact
The Priory of Souvigny was a medieval monastery located in the Auvergne region of France, and it was known for its powerful and influential abbots who played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of the region. The coin , which features a crozier at right and was made of silver, was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce within the priory and its surrounding areas. It's a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and religious practices of medieval France.