© CGB
© CGB
Denier with circled cross - Bernard II ND
| Billon | 0.82 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Anduze and Sauve (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Bernard II of Anduze (1145-1164) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1145-1164 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Circled cross cutting the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DE - SA - LV - E
Translation: ... and of Sauve.
Comment
Of immobilized type, the striking of this coin, although very particular (indeed the use of the circled cross is extremely rare in numismatics) was identical from the beginning to the end. The B on the right is Bernard's initial and could also have given the coin its nickname: bernardin. For a long time, different Bernards were attributed the two types of coins: Bernard II for the denier with the anchored cross (the husband of Ermengarde de Narbonne), and Bernard III for the denier with the circled cross, who died in 1243 and who had submitted to Louis IX in 1236, before his heirs sold the Sommières mint in 1248.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a circled cross, which was a unique design element for coins during the time period in which it was minted. The circled cross was used to symbolize the connection between the Christian faith and the ruling powers of the time. This design element, combined with the Billon material and the weight of 0.82g, makes this coin a rare and valuable piece for collectors of historical coins.