© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - William II ND
| Billon | 0.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Déols (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William II of Chauvigny (1234-1270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1234-1270 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
DNS between crescent and abbreviative bar.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS
✠ CASTRI RADVLFI
Lettering (regular font):
DNS
✠ CASTRI RADVLFI
Translation: ... Lord of Châteauroux.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of William II, who was also known as William of Déols, and was the Lord of Déols from 1234 until his death in 1270. The coin features an image of William II on one side and a cross on the other, which was a common design for coins during this time period. The use of billon, a type of alloy made from a mixture of silver and other metals, was also typical for coins of this era. Despite its small weight of 0.84 grams, this coin would have been an important part of the local economy in the French States during the 13th century.
