© CGB
© CGB
12 Deniers Méreau - Church Saint Gervais et Saint Protais Paris
1650 year| Copper | 2.6 g | 20 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Spiritual tokens › Religious tokens |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 12 Deniers (1⁄20) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#190179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend between two parallel braces
Script: Latin
Lettering: XII D
Edge
Plain
Comment
The ecclesiastical mereaux derive their origin from the lack of presence of the canons at the offices. In order to combat such absences, it was decided to create mereaux distributed to the members of the chapter present, and also according to the duration of the office. These were exchangeable for food, drink, clothing or even cash. These mereaux usually carry the exchange value or the indication of the office where they were distributed.The church of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais is located in the city of Paris.
There is a larger, undated module (Feu#4194) with ● S ● instead of ✽ S ✽ at the beginning of the legend.
