France Gros - Philippe IV, 1280 – 1305
Information
Country
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros
Year
1280 – 1305
Rulers
Philip III the Bold (Philippe III le Hardi)
(1270–1285)
, Philip IV the Fair (Philippe IV le Bel)
(1285–1314)
Composition
Silver (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.219
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gros from France. Issued from 1280 to 1305. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.22 g.
- Obverse
- Cross pattee surrounded by the title of the king and an external legend.
- Reverse
- Châtel tournois, border of 12 lilies (symbolizing the last 12 tournois).
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1305) | — | (fr) émission 1305 ? : variété avec le L de PhILIPPVS ornementé, tréflé, fleurdelisé ou bouleté. | 24% | |
| ND (1305) | — | (fr) Variété avec séparateurs (trèfle, fleuron, étoile...) | 14% | |
| ND (1302) | — | (fr) T oncial. | 7% | |
| ND (1280-1290) | — | 59% |
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