France Gros à la couronne, 1337 – 1340

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Blanc
Year 1337 – 1340
Ruler Philip VI the Fortunate (Philippe VI de Valois) (1328–1350)
Composition Silver (.639)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.549
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Blanc from France. Issued from 1337 to 1340. Struck in Silver (.639). Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.55 g.

Obverse
Cross cutting the legend.
Reverse
Châtel tournois furnished with three globules and crowned with a wreath. Bordered by eleven lilies.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1340)  — (fr) 3e émission le 29 janvier 8%
ND (1340)  — (fr) 4e émission le 6 avril 1340 25%
ND (1338)  — (fr) 2e emission le 31 octobre 50%
ND (1337)  — (fr) 1re émission le 1er janvier 58%

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