Denier Tournois - Philip II Augustus 2nd type ND
| Billon | 0.85 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II Augustus (Philippe II Auguste) (1180-1223) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1223 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Castle tournois.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +TVRONVS CIVI
Translation: City of Tours.
Comment
Coin with a bit more detail:
"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 a powerful and influential king of France in the 13th century. He is known for his military conquests and his efforts to centralize power and reform the French government. This coin, which was minted in Tournai, Belgium, is a testament to the economic and cultural exchange that took place during his reign.
