Jaycee Woods

Copilot helped with some detail for a short story set in 15th century France.

Question: What is the medieval French equivalent to an English penny?

The medieval French equivalent to the English penny is the denier. The denier, also known as a silver penny, was a coin first issued in the late seventh century and takes its name from the Frankish coinage. In French, it’s called the denier (Latin: denarius, Italian: denaro, Greek: δηνάριο).

Question: What about in the 15th century?

In the 15th century, the French coin equivalent to the English penny was still the denier. The denier continued to be used during this period, although its value and composition might have varied over time. It’s fascinating how currency and coinage evolved across different historical contexts!

Question: During what time period did the French use the denier?

The French used the denier as a coin during the medieval period, which spanned roughly from the 7th century to the late 15th century. The denier’s value and composition evolved over time, reflecting changes in economic and political contexts.