© CGB
© CGB
Denier - William I ND
| Billon | 1.04 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Reims (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | William White Hands (1176-1202) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1176-1202 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies and two crescents in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: X REMIS CIVITAS
Translation: City of Reims.
Comment
Son of the count of Champagne Thibaut III, bishop of Chartres and Sens, William I was elected archbishop of Champagne in 1176.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of William I, who was also known as William the Lion. He was the Count of Boulogne and the Archbishop of Reims, and his coinage was used throughout the French States. Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, this coin was still considered a denier, which was a standard unit of currency at the time.
