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Menut marseillais - Raimond-Bérenger V ND
| Billon | 0.82 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ramon Berenguer V (1209-1245) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1243-1245 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#400431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross cutting through the legend, with three bezants at the end of each arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: E PVINCI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Raimond-Bérenger V, who was the Count of Provence from 1243 to 1245. During his reign, he sought to strengthen the economy of the county by issuing a new currency, which included this particular coin. The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of silver and other metals, and it weighed 0.82 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the County of Provence during the 13th century.
