This category includes coins minted during the reign of Hugh Capet, founder of the Capetian dynasty. A key figure in French history, Hugh Capet reigned from 987 to 996. The coins of this era, although rare and often of variable quality, reflect the political and economic context of the Kingdom of France in the late 10th century.
Monetary production under Hugh Capet was decentralized, with royal and feudal workshops issuing deniers, the main monetary unit of the time. These deniers are generally characterized by simple iconographic types, reflecting royal power and the influence of local lords.
Explore our selection of Hugh Capet coins and discover a fascinating part of French numismatic history within the Royal Coins (987 to 1870) and French Coins (470 to 2002) collections.
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