© CGB
© CGB
Denier - Simon of Dreux ND
| Billon | 0.92 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Châteaudun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Simon of Dreux (1264-1275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1264-1270 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle tournois with crosslet in the middle, sided with two pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASTRIDVNI
Translation: Châteaudun.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Simon of Dreux ND (1264-1270) from Viscounty of Châteaudun (French States) made of Billon weighing 0.92 g is that it features a unique design, with a cross fleury on the obverse and a lion rampant on the reverse, which was a common motif in medieval French coinage.