© CGB
© CGB
Denier Tournois- Charles of Blois ND
| Billon | 0.80 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Viscounty of Limoges (French States) |
|---|---|
| Viscount | Charles (1341-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1341-1364 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Latin cross cutting legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VICEC LEMOVICE
Translation: Viscount of Limoges.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Hundred Years' War. The coin was minted in the Viscounty of Limoges, which was a region in south-central France that was under the control of the English crown at the time. Despite the political instability, the coin still bears the name of Charles of Blois, who was the claimant to the French throne and the Duke of Normandy. This coin is a rare surviving example of the currency used during this period and offers a glimpse into the economic and political conditions of medieval France.
