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Denier tournois - Philippe III dit "le Hardi" ND
| Billon (.299 silver) | 1.127 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (Philippe III) (1270-1285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1270-1280 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.299 silver) |
| Weight | 1.127 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Philip, King.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + TVRONVS CIVIS
Translation: City of Tours.
Comment
"The coins with the legend + PHILIPVS REX (with a single P) are all from Philip III, but if those with + PHILIPPVS REX with two P are given to Philip IV, it is clear that the change in the spelling of the royal name did not coincide with the change of king. The study of the Belgian treasure of Grand-Halleux, buried between 1280 and 1282 and which contained 3 deniers tournois with + PHILIPVS REX and 9 with + PHILIPPVS REX proves that this change took place around 1280 or a little earlier. M. J. DUPLESSY (extract from "les monnaies françaises royales" tome I 1988)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philippe III, also known as Philippe le Hardi, who was the King of France from 1270 to 1280. This coin is a rare example of a denier tournois, a type of coin that was widely used in France during the Middle Ages. The fact that it is made of billon, a silver-copper alloy, and weighs 1.127 grams, makes it a unique and valuable piece for collectors.
