Priory of Souvigny Denier, 1180 – 1213

simplified style; crosier at left

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Priory of Souvigny Priory of Souvigny
Currency Livre
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1180 – 1213
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Priory of Souvigny. Issued from 1180 to 1213. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1 g.

Obverse
Draped front on bust of saint Majolus, cutting off the lettering, with crosier on left shoulder. (Saint Majolus.)
Reverse
Cross with right branches ; the N of the lettering may be ringed or not but never pointed. (Souvigny.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1180-1213)  Balled N. 7%
ND (1180-1213)  Normal N (photo). 73%
ND (1180-1213)  Ringed N. 23%

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