France Double Tournois - Philippe VI, 1337 – 1340
1st type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1337 – 1340
Ruler
Philip VI the Fortunate (Philippe VI de Valois)
(1328–1350)
Composition
Billon (.209 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.359
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Deniers from France. Issued from 1337 to 1340. Struck in Billon (.209 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.36 g.
- Obverse
- Two lilies superimposed, successively accosted by F, R and A, N. The upper lily is accosted by two 5-pointed stars ,two points or annulets depending on the issue. (Philippe, by the grace of God, king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Latin cross with fleur-de-lys, the shaft of which cuts the legend at the bottom. The shaft is flanked by two 5-pointed stars, or two dots or crossed out depending on the issue. (Double currency.)
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