v22_0886 - CHAMPAGNE - PROVINS AND SENS Denier

MONNAIES 22 (2005)
Starting price : 200.00 €
Estimate : 300.00 €
Realised price : 307.00 €
Number of bids : 5
Maximum bid : 565.00 €

Type : Denier

Date: c. 1000-1050

Mint name / Town : Provins ou Sens

Metal : silver

Diameter : 21,5 mm

Orientation dies : 8 h.

Weight : 1,40 g.

Rarity : R2

Coments on the condition:

Ce denier est frappé sur un flan large et régulier. Exemplaire présentant des reliefs nets et recouvert d’une patine grise. Infime tréflage à 7 heures au droit

Catalogue references :

Bd.1751 (5 f.) - PA.5959 (138/13)

Obverse

Obverse legend : + PSD’IVNIS CATO.

Obverse description : Monogramme de Raoul dégénéré.

Obverse translation : (Château de Provins).

Reverse

Reverse legend : + SEINONIS CIVI.

Reverse description : Croix.

Reverse translation : (Cité de Sens).

Historical background

CHAMPAGNE - PROVINS AND SENS

(11th century)

Provins belonged to the count of Champagne and to the diocese of Sens. Since 1019, the county of Champagne has been in the hands of the house of Blois. Stephen II (1037-1048) then Eudes II of Champagne (1048-1063) succeeded Eudes I (1019-1037) who was also count of Blois and Chartres. Coinage developed due to the birth of Champagne fairs.

CHAMPAGNE - PROVINS AND SENS Denier XF

140.00 €

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CHAMPAGNE - PROVINS AND SENS Denier XF

400.00 €

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CHAMPAGNE - PROVINS AND SENS Denier VF

90.00 €

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v22_0886 - CHAMPAGNE - PROVINS AND SENS Denier

Obverse

Reverse

Historical background

CHAMPAGNE - PROVINS AND SENS

(11th century)

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