Denier - Alphonse of Poitiers + ALFVNSVS COMES

Issuer County of Auvergne (French States)
Year 1250-1271
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Composition Billon
Weight 0.8 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#822 , Boudeau#386 , PA#L/2
Obverse description Cross cantoned with a ringlet at the 2nd and a rowel at the 3rd.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + ALFVNSVS COMES
(Translation: Count Alphonse.)
Reverse description Castle with two crenelated towers, topped with a cross (from the legend) and flanked by two crescents.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + RIOMENSIS
(Translation: From Riom.)
Edge Plain.
Mint
Mintage ND (1250-1271) - -
Numisquare ID 2351952510
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