Early French Feudal Denier

Thibaut IV LE Chansonnier
Rev: +TEBAT COMES; Cross pattee, omega in the first quarter, crescents in the second and third quarters, alpha in the fourth quarter
Obv:CASTRI PRVVINS; Comb, surmounted by a castle
Mint: Provins
Date; 1201-1253
1.15g; 21mm
Roberts 4731
The coins of Champagne feature a type of symbolism beloved by medieval Europeans. The field (champ) of the coin features a comb (peigne) which thus visually spells the name of the county. These coins were widely circulated as a result of the fairs held in Champagne during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.Thibaut IV was the last count to issue the design,

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