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Bourgeois simple ou faible - Philippe IV ND

1311 year
Billon (.279 silver) 0.78 g 19.1 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Philip IV (Philippe IV) (1285-1314)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1311
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Billon (.279 silver)
Weight
0.78 g
Diameter
19.1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#211200
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

In the field: nOV/VS in two lines under a lily.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
° BVRGENSIS °
NOV
VS

Translation: New Bourgeois.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Bourgeois simple (ou faible) - Philippe IV ND (1311) from France made of Billon (.279 silver) weighing 0.78 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip IV of France, also known as Philip the Fair, who ruled from 1285 to 1314. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to address the financial needs of the kingdom, and it features the king's name and title on one side and a simple cross on the other. Despite its small size and relatively low silver content, this coin is still considered a valuable collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.