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Double Denier - Boniface VIII ND
| Silver | 1.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Boniface VIII (Bonifacius VIII) (1294-1303) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1294-1303 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with B in second quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COITAT VENAVSIN
Translation: Comtat Venaissin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Denier coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Boniface VIII, who was known for his controversial policies and conflicts with European monarchs. Despite the coin's small denomination, it was made of silver, indicating the economic influence and power of the Papal States at the time.
