Denier - Stephen

Denier - Stephen - obverseDenier - Stephen - reverse

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Features

Issuer Bishopric of Meaux (French States)
Bishop Stephen of La Chapelle (1162-1171)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1161-1171
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Livre
Composition Silver
Weight 0.89 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
63363
References PA# 6027
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

Mitred head in profile to the left in a smooth circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 𐤈 STЄPHANVS EPC

Unabridged legend: STEPHANUS EPISCOPUS

Translation: Bishop Stephen.

Reverse

Cross bearing a pellet in the center, with two lilies and two crescents in angles, in a smooth circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ MELD CIVITAS

Translation: City of Meaux.

Mint

Meaux, France

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ND (1161-1171) 

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