France Double Parisis - Philippe VI, 1341 – 1342

2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre Parisis (987 – 1203)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1341 – 1342
Ruler Philip VI the Fortunate (Philippe VI de Valois) (1328–1350)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.456
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from France. Issued from 1341 to 1342. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.46 g.

Obverse
A fleur-de-lis in a scroll, with a legend around it. (Philip king.)
Reverse
A fleur-de-lys cross with a quatrefoil at its heart, within a grenetis, with a legend around it. (Double currency.)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1342)  — (fr) 3e émission (lis accosté de deux annelets). 12%
ND (1341)  — (fr) 1re émission. 65%
ND (1341)  — (fr) 2e émission (1,274 g.). 35%

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