France Gros Tournois - Philip III, 1270 – 1280
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros
Year
1270 – 1280
Ruler
Philip III the Bold (Philippe III le Hardi)
(1270–1285)
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 1270 to 1280. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.22 g.
- Obverse
- Cross. (King Philip. Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.)
- Reverse
- Castle Tournois topped by a cross cutting through the legend; outer border of twelve lilies. (City of Tours.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1270-1280) | — | (fr) DY 202A - variété avec deux points • cantonnant le S de TVRONVS | 82% | |
| ND (1270-1280) | — | (fr) légende : TVRONVS CIVIS (sans points de cantonnement) | 14% |
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