France Gros Tournois - Louis IX, 1266 – 1270
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros
Year
1266 – 1270
Ruler
Louis IX (Saint Louis)
(1226–1270)
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 1266 to 1270. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.22 g.
- Obverse
- Cross pattee surrounded by the king's title.
- Reverse
- Châtel tournois surmounted by a cross, outer border of twelve lilies (the upper lily is flanked by two dots, as is the surrounding ove, symbolizing the last 12 tournois).
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1266-1270) | — | 7% | ||
| ND (1266-1270) | — | (fr) Groupe A : NOmE avec m oncial fermé. | 37% | |
| ND (1266-1270) | — | (fr) Groupe B : NOmE avec m oncial ouvert. | 4% |
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