© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Samson of Mauvoisin ND
| Billon | 1.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Reims (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Samson of Mauvoisin (1140-1161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1140-1161 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies in opposite angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: X REmS CIVITAS
Translation: City of Reims.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier coin featuring Samson of Mauvoisin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued by the Archbishopric of Reims, which was a powerful religious institution in the region, and it features an image of Samson, a popular biblical figure, on one side and the Archbishop's coat of arms on the other. Despite the coin's small size and relatively low denomination, it is a rare and valuable artifact today, highly sought after by collectors of medieval coins.
