© Charles Travaillant
© Charles Travaillant
Denier with stars - Robert II Dijon ND
| Billon (.300 silver) | 0.85 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Robert II (1271-1306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1272-1299 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon (.300 silver) |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with star in second quarter and annulet in third quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DIVIONENSIS
Translation: [Denier] of Dijon.
Comment
This denarius exists in two variants defined by the shape of their initial crosses in the legend:- potent initial braces (straight branches with tau terminations): ☩.
- initial crosses pattées (formed of four triangles): ✠.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of stars and a crescent moon on its reverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins from this time period.
