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Denier Tournois - Francis I ND
1541 year| Billon (.059 silver) | 0.54 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1541 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.059 silver) |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Plain cross bored into a pelleted quatrefoil, workshop letter below.
Lettering: + TVRONVS. CIVIS: FRANCORVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - Francis I ND (1541) coin from France is that it was minted during the reign of King Francis I, who was a prominent figure in the Renaissance and known for his patronage of the arts. Despite being made of Billon, a copper-silver alloy, the coin still contains a small amount of silver, which gives it a unique historical and numismatic value.
