© CGB
© CGB
Denier Tournois - Charles VIII TVRONVS CIVIS FRACORVM ND
1483 year| Billon (.079 silver) | 0.75 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1483 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.079 silver) |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A cross in a quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRONVS: CIVIS: FRACORVM
Translation: French city of Tours.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Charles VIII (TVRONVS CIVIS FRACORVM) ND (1483) coin from France is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VIII, who was known for his military campaigns and his introduction of the franc as the standard currency of France. This coin, made of billon with a small amount of silver, was likely used for everyday transactions and would have been a common sight in the pockets and purses of French citizens during that time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many examples still in circulation among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
