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Denier Tournois - Charles II of Navarre ND
| Billon | 1.31 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | County of Evreux (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles II of Navarre (1343-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1354-1378 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle tournois with a cross above and three pellets within.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DE NAVARRA
Translation: ... of Navarre.
Comment
This type is imitating the Denier Tournois of John II the Good from 1354 (see link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in France. Charles II of Navarre was a powerful king who ruled over a large territory that included parts of modern-day France, Spain, and Belgium. However, his reign was marked by conflict and political instability, including a war with the Kingdom of England and tensions with the French monarchy. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, such as this Denier Tournois, remained a symbol of the power and prosperity of the County of Evreux and the French States.
