France Obole - Philippe IV, 1280 – 1290

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Obol
Year 1280 – 1290
Rulers Philip III the Bold (Philippe III le Hardi) (1270–1285) , Philip IV the Fair (Philippe IV le Bel) (1285–1314)
Composition Billon (.217 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.168
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Obol from France. Issued from 1280 to 1290. Struck in Billon (.217 silver). Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.17 g.

Obverse
Cross pattée. (in the center). (King Philip.)
Reverse
Châtel tournaments topped with a cross. (City of Tours.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f Comment Frequency
ND (1280-1290)  — € 34,00

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