© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Robert II Sainte-Marie du Puy mint; monogram XPS ND
| Silver | 1.22 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Robert II (996-1031) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 996-1031 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
XPS monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ SANCTA MARIA
XPS
Translation: Sainte-Marie.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Robert II of France, who ruled from 996 to 1031. The coin features the king's monogram, "XPS," which stands for "Christus Pax Sit," or "Christ be peace." This monogram was used by Robert II on many of his coins and is a distinctive feature of his reign.
