Double Parisis - Gaucher V de Chatillon ND

Reverse

Floriated cross.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ DE PORChIENSIS

Lettering (regular font): ✠ DE PORCHIENSIS

Translation: ... of Porcien.

Comment

Imitation of Philip IV's double parisis (see link below).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Imitation du double parisis de Philippe IV (voir lien ci-dessous).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Double Parisis - Gaucher V de Chatillon coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the early 14th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the struggle for power between royalty and the nobility. The County of Porcien, where the coin was minted, was a small region in what is now modern-day France, and the coin's design and production reflect the influences of the time. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins. Despite its relatively low value, the Double Parisis - Gaucher V de Chatillon coin remains a fascinating piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of medieval Europe.

• medieval
• early modern
• modern