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1250, France, Lyon (Archbishopric). Scarce Silver Denier Coin. VF+

Mint Place: Lyon Denomination: Denier Mint Period: 1220-1250 Reference: Duplessy 2540 var. Condition: Minor greenish deposits, otherwise VF+ Diameter: 19mm Weight: 1.12gm Material: Silver

Obverse: Cruciform letter "L" within inner circle. Legend: + PRIMA SЄDЄS Reverse: Small cross within inner circle. Legend: + GALLIARx´

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The Archdiocese of Lyon (Latin: Archidiœcesis Lugdunensis; French: Archidiocèse de Lyon), formerly the Archdiocese of Lyon–Vienne–Embrun, is a Latin Church metropolitan archdiocese of the Catholic Church in France. The Archbishops of Lyon serve as successors to Saint Pothinus and Saint Irenaeus, the first and second bishops of Lyon, respectively, and are also called Primate of the Gauls. He is usually elevated to the rank of cardinal. Bishop Olivier de Germay was appointed Archbishop of Lyon on 22 October 2020.