Issuer |
Archbishopric of Reims
(French States) ![]() |
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Archbishop |
William White Hands (1176-1202)
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1176-1202 |
Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
Currency | Denier |
Composition | Billon |
Weight | 1.04 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 167133 |
References |
PA# 6071
Faustin Poey d'Avant; 1858. Monnaies féodales de France / Tome 1. Anjou, Auvergne, Berri, Bourbonnais, Bretagne, France, Limousin, Maine, Nivernais, Normandie, Perche, Touraine, Velay. Rollin et Feuardent, Paris, France.
And 2 more volumes. |
Legend in two lines between two lines and two pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GVLE
RMVS
+ ARCHIEPISCOPVS
Unabridged legend: Gulermus Archiepiscopus
Translation: William archbishop.
Cross with two lilies and two crescents in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: X REMIS CIVITAS
Translation: City of Reims.
Son of the count of Champagne Thibaut III, bishop of Chartres and Sens, William I was elected archbishop of Champagne in 1176.
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ND (1176-1202) |
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