France Groschen with tail - Philip VI, 1348 – 1350
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros
Year
1348 – 1350
Ruler
Philip VI the Fortunate (Philippe VI de Valois)
(1328–1350)
Composition
Billon (.479 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.61
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gros from France. Issued from 1348 to 1350. Struck in Billon (.479 silver). Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.61 g.
- Obverse
- Legend: (crown) PhILIP-PVS. REX; external legend: + BnDICTV: SI[T: NO]mE: DNI: HRI: DE[I: Ih]V: XPC. Translation: (Philip, king; blessed be the name of our lord Jesus Christ). Description: Latin cross cutting the inner legend at the bottom.
- Reverse
- Legend: TVRONVS. CIVIS, (ringed T, retrograde N). Translation: (City of Tours). Description: crowned castle, furnished with three arcades; border of twelve
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1348-1350) | — | € 65,00 |
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