Denier - Henry I

Issuer Champagne and Brie, County of
Year 1152-1181
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Composition Billon
Weight 0.92 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PA#5974, Boudeau#1760
Obverse description Potent cross, confined to the 1st and 4th quarters of a pellet, to the 2nd quarter of an omega and to the 3rd quarter of an alpha.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + HENRI COMES
(Translation: Count Henry.)
Reverse description Champenois comb surmounted by a T between two rings.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PRVVINS CASTRI
(Translation: [Denier] of the cadtle of Provins.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1152-1181) - PRVVINS CASTRI -
ND (1152-1181) - RRVVINS CASTII -
Numisquare ID 9424103820
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