France Gros blanc "à la queue" - John II, 1355

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Gros blanc "à la queue" - John II
Year 1355
Ruler John II the Good (Jean II le Bon) (1350–1364)
Composition Billon (.269 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.399
Demonetized Yes

Description

Gros blanc "à la queue" - John II from France. Issued in 1355. Struck in Billon (.269 silver). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.4 g.

Obverse
Latin cross intersecting inner legend at bottom in inner circle of dots, outer legend in circle of dots. (King JohnBlessed be the name of our Lord)
Reverse
Castle of Tours topped with a crown and furnished with three arcades, in a circle of points; surrounded by twelve lilies in oves in an outer circle of dots. (City of Tours)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1355)  — Dy#300 - 1st issue
ND (1355)  — Dy#300a - 2nd issue
ND (1355)  — Dy#300b - 3rd issue
ND (1355)  — Dy#300c - 4th issue
ND (1355)  — Dy#300d - 5th issue

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