Denier Tournois - Alphonse ND (1241-1271) front Denier Tournois - Alphonse ND (1241-1271) back
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Denier Tournois - Alphonse ND

 
Silver 0.8 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Poitou (French States)
Count
Alphonse of Poitiers (1241-1271)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1241-1271
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#245382
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Castle Tournois fleurdelisé.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ PICTAVIENSIS

Translation: ... of Poitiers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Alphonse ND (1241-1271) coin from County of Poitou (French States) is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis IX of France, also known as Saint Louis, who was known for his military campaigns and his role in the Seventh Crusade.