Denier - William II ND (1219-1258) front Denier - William II ND (1219-1258) back
Denier - William II ND (1219-1258) photo
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Denier - William II ND

 
Billon 0.78 g 17.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Vierzon (French States)
Lord
William II (1219-1258)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1219-1258
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.78 g
Diameter
17.8 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#380475
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ VIRSIONIS

Lettering (regular font): ✠ VIRSIONIS

Translation: Vierzon.

Comment

Imitation of the Denier anonymous of Brittany (see link below).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of William II, who was the son of King Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile, and ruled as the Count of Poitiers, Auvergne, and Maine, and later as the King of Sicily.