Denier tournois - Philip II Augustus 1st type ND
| Billon | 0.79 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II Augustus (Philippe II Auguste) (1180-1223) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1204-1220 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Castle tournois with three pellets within.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCS MARTINVS
Translation: Saint Martin.
Comment
"The Tournois denarius was a new royal coin that took over from the anonymous feudal denarius of the abbey of Saint-Martin de Tours in 1204, following the conquest of the French domains by John Lackland. For the time being, the name of the abbey was kept around the "châtel" and the name of the king was placed around the cross, before the + SCS MARTINVS disappeared and was replaced by + TVRONVS CIVI. As denarii of the second type are less numerous than the other in the monetary treasuries, it is obvious that they were struck at the end of the reign, probably around 1220-1223". (J. Duplessy, Les monnaies françaises royales, tome 1, 1988.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip II Augustus, who was the first French king to issue a standardized coinage that was used throughout his kingdom. This coin, the Denier tournois, was one of the most widely used coins during his reign and featured an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other. The use of a standardized coinage helped to facilitate trade and commerce across France and marked an important step in the development of a centralized monetary system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1204-1220) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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