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Denier - William III and Hugh, marquess of Gothie ND
| Silver | 1.21 g | 18.6 mm |
| Issuer | County of Toulouse (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William III (978-1037) |
| Marquess | Hugh of Rouergue (1008-1054) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1010-1037 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
VGO shaping a triangle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ TOLVSA CIV
VGO
Translation:
Hugh.
City of Toulouse.
Comment
Some accept the Benedictines' fanciful hypothesis of the beginning of William III's reign in 950, and attribute the mention of Hugues to the contemporary bishop of Toulouse between 926 and 972.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin was issued during the reign of William III and Hugh, Marquess of Gothie, in the County of Toulouse (which is now part of France) between 1010 and 1037. What's interesting is that this coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coins was a sign of wealth and prosperity, and it was often used to showcase the power and prestige of the ruling monarch or government. I hope that's helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
