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Double Denier Provencal - Louis II / Louis III ND
| Silver | 1.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II (1384-1417) Louis III (1417-1434) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1384-1434 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
PV/IE in two lines under a fleur-de-lis crown.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
: DEn DVPLEX
P U
I E
Lettering (regular font):
: DEN DVPLEX
P U
I E
Translation:
Double Denier.
Provence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Denier Provencal coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the County of Provence. Louis II and Louis III were rival claimants to the throne, and their conflict led to a period of civil war in the region. Despite this, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout the conflict, indicating the importance of trade and commerce in the region despite political instability.
