Denier - William I

Features

Issuer Archbishopric of Reims (French States)
Archbishop William White Hands (1176-1202)
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.

Obverse

Legend in two lines between two lines and two pellets.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GVLE
RMVS
+ ARCHIEPISCOPVS

Unabridged legend: Gulermus Archiepiscopus

Translation: William archbishop.

Reverse

Cross with two lilies and two crescents in angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: X REMIS CIVITAS

Translation: City of Reims.

Mint

Reims, France

Comments

Son of the count of Champagne Thibaut III, bishop of Chartres and Sens, William I was elected archbishop of Champagne in 1176.Automatically translated

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1176-1202) 

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