Denier - Richard II Calvary ND

Reverse

Calvary sided with crescents.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ REDEMCORI

Translation: From redeemer.

Comment

The legends on this denarius are not clearly legible and do not necessarily correspond to the reading given by the reference authors. However, the motif on the reverse is clearly established as a calvary, the type of denarius given to Richard II by J. Duplessy or Richard II (996-1026) or Richard III (1026-1027) by F. Dumas (RN, 1979, p.92 and pl.XVII n° 8-11). The cross is flanked by two crescents. A very rare denarius, examples of which can be found in the Sombor treasury in Hungary (Dumas 55 p.121-122).
Source : Inumis

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les légendes de ce denier ne sont pas clairement lisibles et ne correspondent pas forcément à la lecture donnée par les auteurs de référence. Par contre, le motif du revers est clairement établi en calvaire, type du denier donné à Richard II par J. Duplessy ou Richard II (996-1026) ou Richard III (1026-1027) par F. Dumas (RN, 1979, p.92 et pl.XVII n° 8-11). La croix est accostée de deux croissants. Très rare denier dont on note des exemplaires dans le trésor de Sombor en Hongrie (Dumas 55 p.121-122)
Source : Inumis

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Richard II on horseback, with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing, and his left hand holding a scepter. This design was meant to symbolize the king's power and authority.

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