© CGB
© CGB
Denier with crossed L PRINCIPЄS ND
| Billon | 0.70 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1250-1350 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AVRASICЄNS
Unabridged legend: Aurasicenses
Translation: ... of Orange.
Comment
This denier is an imitation of the Lyonnais deniers with the legend PRIMA SEDES, here replaced by PRINCIPES (see link). It can be attributed to the Baux family (which administered the Principality of Orange from 1173 to 1393) or possibly to that of Chalon (from 1393 to 1531).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the crossed L (PRINCIPЄS) - which signifies the Principality of Orange's coat of arms. This design element is not commonly found on other coins from the same time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
