Denier - Richard I Temple ND
| Silver | 1.26 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Normandy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Richard I (943-996) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 943-996 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylized temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ROTOMΛGVS
Translation: Rouen.
Comment
There is a very large number of varieties of this coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Richard I (Temple) ND (943-996) from Duchy of Normandy (French States) made of Silver weighing 1.26 g is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a cross fleury, which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends, surrounded by the inscription "RICHARDUS REX" (Richard the King). This design was used by Richard I, also known as Richard the Fearless, during his reign as the Duke of Normandy from 943 to 996. The use of the cross fleury on the coin was a symbol of Richard's power and influence as a ruler, and it has become a distinctive feature of Norman coins from this period.
