Priory of Souvigny (Denier)

[RoyalCoinage]

Obverse:

Draped front on bust of Saint Majolus, cutting off the lettering, with crosier on left shoulder.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SЄS MAIOLVS (Saint Majolus.)

Reverse:

Cross with right branches; the N of the lettering may be ringed or not but never pointed.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ SILVINIACO (Souvigny)

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*MESAUREMENTS OF MY SPECIMEN*

Weight: 1.1 g

Diameter: 18.89 mm
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*NOTES*

Sorry for the awful lighting on the right side (the reverse).
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[Figleaf]

Dy 784 (féodales), mid and end 12th century, type with crozier left and plain reverse.

The priory of Souvigny was in the hands of the Benedictines of Cluny, harbouring de grave of saint Mayeul, mentioned on the coin, thereby becoming an important centre of pilgrims, supported by the politically important house of Bourbon. The church of the priory still exists, but it is now dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul.

Peter

[Tirant]

Wow! These feodales are so interesting, and this yours is just beautiful!

[Manzikert]

I love his hairstyle!

Alan