France Gros - Philippe IV, 1280 – 1305

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France 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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