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© CGB
Denier Tournois - John II 2nd type ND
1354 year| Billon | 0.88 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1354 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#337795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Castle Tournois with a pellet on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ TVRONVS° CIVIS
Translation: City of Tours.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Tournois - John II (2nd type) ND (1354) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John II of France, who ruled from 1350 to 1364, a period marked by the Hundred Years' War between France and England. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic demands of the war effort and the need for a reliable currency to finance military operations. The fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that the coin was intended for widespread circulation and use in everyday transactions, highlighting the importance of coinage in facilitating economic activity during this time.
