France Gros tournois - Philippe IV, 1298
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros
Year
1298
Ruler
Philip IV the Fair (Philippe IV le Bel)
(1285–1314)
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 in 1298. Struck in Silver (.958). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.22 g.
- Obverse
- Cross pattée in a circle of dots, surrounded by the title of the king in a second circle of dots, generic lettering in a third circle of dots. (King Philip Blessed be the name of our Lord, God Jesus Christ)
- Reverse
- Castel of Tours topped with a lily intersecting the lettering at 12 o'clock, within a circle of dots; surrounded by twelve lilies in oves in an outer circle of dots. (City of Tours)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1298) | — |
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