France (Besancon) Ca. 1180-1225 Silver Denier - NGC VF-30
Offered is a lovely feudal Denier, issued by the Bishopric of Besancon around 1180-1225 (this style), Roberts#4756. This piece features the ever-popular 'blessing hand,' or 'hand of St. Stephen' motif, and is struck on a remarkably regular flan for the issue. A pleasing, original patina and good surfaces round out this attractive example.
Offered is a lovely feudal Denier, issued by the Bishopric of Besancon around 1180-1225 (this style), Roberts#4756. This piece features the ever-popular 'blessing hand,' or 'hand of St. Stephen' motif, and is struck on a remarkably regular flan for the issue. A pleasing, original patina and good surfaces round out this attractive example.
Offered is a lovely feudal Denier, issued by the Bishopric of Besancon around 1180-1225 (this style), Roberts#4756. This piece features the ever-popular 'blessing hand,' or 'hand of St. Stephen' motif, and is struck on a remarkably regular flan for the issue. A pleasing, original patina and good surfaces round out this attractive example.