Obverse © Münzen & Medaillen GmbH – Reverse © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Obverse © Münzen & Medaillen GmbH – Reverse © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Pougeoise - Girard Grenier ND
| Copper | 0.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Sidon (Kingdom of Jerusalem) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Gerard Grenier (1125-1170) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1125-1170 |
| Value | 1 Pougeoise (¼) |
| Currency | Denier (1110-1268) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#193009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arrow between pellets.
Lettering: +GIRARDVS
Comment
Crude style, legend blundered, good fine for the type and extremely rare. Metcalf and Malloy question Schlumberger’s attribution to Girard Grenier.Interesting fact
The Pougeoise - Girard Grenier coin from the Lordship of Sidon (Kingdom of Jerusalem) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a cross, which is a common feature on coins from the Kingdom of Jerusalem, while the reverse side features an inscription in Arabic, which was the language of the dominant Islamic culture in the region at the time. This blending of religious and cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place in the region during the medieval period.