Description
Heading: Crusader coins – French Denier of Crusader Hughes III 1162-92
Period: Issued by the Duke of Burgundy
Date: 1162-1192
Origin: Burgundy-Dijon mint
Condition: Fine
Obverse: Anille (heraldic tendrils) with pellet above and annulet below. +VGO DVX BVRG:DIE
Reverse: Cross. legend around +DIVIONENSIS
Size and Weight: 17mm. 0.63g
References: Roberts 4533-4
Features and Provenance: This little coin exemplifies where research can lead you when you delve into the past. It was issued for Hughes (Hugh) III whilst Duke of Burgundy from 1162 until his death in 1192. At that time. French nobility could produce their own coinage for their duchy. numismatists call this feudal coinage. He joined Philip II of France on his mission to conquer the Holy Land and take Jerusalem during the ‘Third Crusade’.
This was also known as the ‘Kings’ Crusade’ as they were aided and abetted by no other than Richard I of England and Frederick the Holy Roman Emperor (King of Germany and Italy). Hugh acquitted himself well in battle apparently. but it is on record that he argued with Richard I over pay for the army; he died the same year. in 1192. but it is unlikely that the two were connected.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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