© CGB
© CGB
Denier - William IX / William X Bordeaux ND
| Billon | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William IX (1086-1126) William X (1126-1137) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1127-1137 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BVRDEGIILΛ
Unabridged legend: Burdeghla
Translation: Bordeaux.
Comment
example of coin with a ringlet between the four crosses:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Duchy of Aquitaine, which was a region in southwestern France. The coin was minted during the reign of William IX, who was also known as William the Troubadour, and his son William X, who succeeded him as the Duke of Aquitaine. This period saw a lot of political instability and conflict, including a civil war between William IX and his son William X, which lasted from 1130 to 1137. Despite this, the coinage of the time continued to be issued, and this particular coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Aquitaine during that period.
