© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
Denier with two pellets - Odo II ND
| Billon (Ag .303-.338) | 0.947 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Odo II (1143-1162) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1143-1162 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon (Ag .303-.338) |
| Weight | 0.947 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross with arrows in forst and fourth quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ DIVIONENSIS
Translation: [Denier] of Dijon.
Comment
Variant: initial cross made up of four triangles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Odo II, who was the Duke of Burgundy from 1143 to 1162. During his reign, the Duchy of Burgundy was a powerful and influential state in Western Europe, and the coinage minted during this time reflects the economic and cultural achievements of the region. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the production of this coin also speaks to the advanced metallurgical techniques of the time. Additionally, the inclusion of two pellets on the coin's design may have symbolized the duchy's authority and power.
