France Denier - Philip II Augustus, 1180 – 1223
Arras; 2nd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre Parisis
(987 – 1203)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
1180 – 1223
Ruler
Philip II Augustus
(1206–1207)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.1
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from France. Issued from 1180 to 1223. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.1 g.
- Obverse
- FRA/NCO in two lines (NCO retrograd). (Philip, king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Cross with a lily in two quarters. (City of Arras.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1180-1223) | — | 96% | ||
| ND (1180-1223) | — | (fr) variété de légende à l'avers : PIHL○IPVS REX (E de REX oncial) | 13% |
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