In Need Of Help Identifying Coin

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by MaryContrary, Jun 29, 2021.

  1. MaryContrary

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    I seem to be having a bit of trouble identifying this coin. It reminds me of either French or possibly English, 1200 to 1300. Another member said it could be from Spain. I've seen the short cross many times in those periods. It is quite worn, but some symbols and letters are visible. My hope is that my new friends here will be able to help me.
    MC

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  3. +VGO.DVCKS

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    You're definitely in the neighborhood, but it's some earlier than that. Your obverse has the +ODO+ monogram of Odo /Eudes, Carolingian (really Robertian /proto-Capeitian) king of France, 887-898, with the typically Carolingian '+GRATIA D-I REX' legend. The reverse has the mint name, probably with a variant of 'CIVITAS,' but I can't squint it out without being late to work.
    The ODO monogram was immobilized very extensively, with variations, into the 10th-13th centuries. From the look of it, I'd bet money I had (but not that I didn't) that it's an earlier immobilization, likely 10th-11th century.
    @seth77 could probably nail this on sight. Shout out....
     
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  4. seth77

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    Hi, I think it's a denier of Limoges, immobilized in the name of Eudes ca. 980. Looks that it's the variation with the S couchee.
     
  5. +VGO.DVCKS

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    ...See?!?!! Now I can read the LIMOVICAS C[IVI...].
    ...Yike. Out-the-door-getting time.
     
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  6. MaryContrary

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    Oh my! I was off by centuries. So you think it was minted in Limoges?
     
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  7. MaryContrary

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    YES! More of the letters make sense now.
     
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  8. seth77

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  9. MaryContrary

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    I can't tell you how long I have been looking for answers to this coin. Thank you so very much. I thought that it was French, but I never thought that it was that old. My fascination and passion for ancient coins is still very new. I can't thank you enough for your help.
     
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  10. seth77

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    No prob good to have you aboard :droid::droid::droid:
     
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  11. MaryContrary

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    Merci, beaucoup.
     
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  13. seth77

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    It's really close, but yours has the S couchee, I linked the type above to CGB.
     
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  14. MaryContrary

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    Thanks Seth. I just came across that coin and wanted someone with more knowledge to take a look at it for me. Much appreciated. :droid:
     
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