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Bourgeois simple ou faible - Philippe IV ND
1311 year| Billon (.279 silver) | 0.78 g | 19.1 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (Philippe IV) (1285-1314) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1311 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| 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 |
| 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.