France Groschen Tournois - Charles V, 1364 – 1380
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros
Year
1364 – 1380
Ruler
Charles V the Wise (Charles V le Sage)
(1364–1380)
Composition
Silver (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.92
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gros from France. Issued from 1364 to 1380. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.92 g.
- Obverse
- Cross pattée with double legend. (Charles, king. Blessed be the name of our lord Jesus Christ.)
- Reverse
- Tournois castle topped by a crown. Outer border of twelve lilies (symbolizing the initial value of the coin at the time of Louis IX: twelve deniers tournois). (City of Tours.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1369-1380) | — | Dy#362a: 2nd issue | 43% | |
| ND (1364-1369) | — | Dy#362: 1st issue | 71% |
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