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Denier - William I
| Issuer | Bishopric of Châlons |
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| Year | 1113-1122 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a stylized monogram or architectural device, likely a combined letter form or episcopal symbol, rendered in the bold, angular style characteristic of early 12th-century French feudal coinage. The design is enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with the legend distributed around the periphery in uncial characters. The overall composition is typical of Carolingian-influenced ecclesiastical deniers, with schematic, somewhat crude die-cutting. The lettering reads GVILLERMVS, identifying the issuing bishop William I. |
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| Reverse description | A plain Greek cross with equal arms occupies the central field, a standard type for French episcopal deniers of the period. The cross is boldly rendered and centered within a beaded inner circle, beyond which the circular legend is inscribed in uncial characters. The style reflects the schematic, hand-engraved aesthetic of early 12th-century hammered billon coinage from the Champagne region. The reverse legend identifies the issuing see of Châlons. |
| Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
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