France Denier - Louis VII 1st type, 1137 – 1180

Mantes mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1137 – 1180
Ruler Louis VII the Younger (Louis VII le Jeune) (1137–1180)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.94
Diameter (mm) 20

Description

1 Denier from France. Issued from 1137 to 1180. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 0.94 g.

Obverse
Cross confined to the 2nd and 3rd of a ringlet. (Louis, King.)
Reverse
Two ringlets and two ringed crosslets in the shape of a heart, placed in a cross. (Mantes Castle.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1137-1180)  Mantes Mint

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