Denier - Roger II ND (1167-1194) front Denier - Roger II ND (1167-1194) back
Denier - Roger II ND (1167-1194) photo
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Denier - Roger II ND

 
Silver 0.77 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Viscounty of Béziers (French States)
Viscount
Roger II (1167-1194)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1167-1194
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.77 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#170390
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cross with an annulet in second quarter.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ BITERI CIVI

Translation: City of Beziers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Roger II, the Viscount of Béziers, on one side, and a cross on the other. This coin was minted during Roger II's rule, which lasted from 1167 to 1194, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Viscounty of Béziers, which was a region in southern France. The fact that it is made of silver and weighs 0.77 grams suggests that it was a valuable coin at the time and was likely used for everyday transactions.