Obol anonymous crescents ND

Reverse

Cross with two S in second and fourth quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ DVNIC ⋮ ഗAഗTI

Unabridged legend: Dunis castri

Translation: Chateaudun.

Comment

D. Legros believes that the Viscounty of Châteaudun was under the influence of the Counts of Blois and Chartres. Under Thibaut V le Bon, three viscounts succeeded each other at Châteaudun: Hugues IV (1136-1166), Geoffroy IV (1166-1183) and Hugues V (1183-1215). The coinage did not become viscountal until Geoffroy V (1215-1235) in 1218.

The present obole is attributed to the counts of Châteaudun Thibaut V de Blois, known as "le Bon" (1151-1191), and Louis I de Blois (1191-1205), son of the former.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

D. Legros pense que le vicomté de Châteaudun était sous l'influence des comtes de Blois et de Chartres. Sous Thibaut V le Bon, trois vicomtes se sont succédés à Châteaudun : Hugues IV (1136-1166), Geoffroy IV (1166-1183) et Hugues V (1183-1215). La monnaie ne devient vicomtale qu'à partir de Geoffroy V (1215-1235) en 1218.

La présente obole est attribuée aux comtes de Châteaudun Thibaut V de Blois dit "le Bon" (1151-1191), et Louis Ier de Blois (1191-1205) fils du précédent.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, specifically during the reign of King Philip II (1180-1223). The Viscounty of Châteaudun, where the coin was minted, was a powerful feudal state in the Loire Valley region of France, and the coin's design and materials reflect the political and economic 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. Additionally, the coin's anonymous design, featuring crescents on both sides, suggests that it may have been minted during a period of political instability or conflict, when the ruling powers may have wanted to avoid highlighting their own symbols or imagery.

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