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1 Turnose "Groschen Tournois" - William II ND
| Silver | 3.29 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jülich (Jülich, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William II (Wilhelm II) (1361-1393) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1393 |
| Value | 1 Tournosegroschen (12) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#195198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Symbol of Tours, 12 lillies surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRONVS CIVIS
Interesting fact
The 1 Turnose "Groschen Tournois" coin from the Duchy of Jülich, issued during the reign of William II (1361-1393), features a unique design element - a stylized representation of a groschen, a type of silver coin that was widely used in Europe during the Middle Ages. This design was used to indicate the coin's denomination and to distinguish it from other coins in circulation.
