Medieval coin – HCR50895

Obverse

Inscription:

+LVDOVICVS RE

Design:

crowned frontal bust of king

Inscription:

+ROGERVS EPE

Design:

mitred frontal bust of bishop

Period

Medieval

Category

French silver coin

Group

Authority

France: kingdom (stated authority)

Person

Louis VII, king of France, 1137-1180, Roger of Rosoy, bishop of Laon, 1175-1207

Dating

1137-1180

Mint

Laon (Medieval)

Denomination

Penny

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

0.68

Axis

Diameter (mm)

16.54554707

Acquisition method

bequest

Acquisition date

8/1990

Source

A.W. Pullan

Reference

Reference

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