Denier - Charles of Valois ND

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Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ K COM CARTIS CIVIS

Translation: Charles, count of the city of Chartres.

Comment

Charles de Valois (1270-1325) was the younger brother of Philip IV the Fair and the father of Philip VI of Valois. After the ordinance of 1315, Charles sold his right to coin the county of Chartres to his nephew Philip V the Long in 1319. After the death of his father, then his brother, the county of Chartres was definitively attached to the kingdom in 1328.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Charles de Valois (1270-1325) est le frère cadet de Philippe IV le Bel et le père de Philippe VI de Valois. Après l'ordonnance de 1315, Charles vendit son droit de monnayage du comté de Chartres à son neveu Philippe V le Long en 1319. Après la mort de son père, puis de son frère, le comté de Chartres fut définitivement rattaché au royaume en 1328.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles of Valois, who was the Count of Chartres and the son of King Philip III of France. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used for coins during that time period, rather than a more valuable metal like gold or silver. This coin is a rare example of a coin from the French States that has survived in such good condition, making it a valuable piece for collectors.

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