Double parisis / double tournois ND

Reverse

Latin cross recrossed whose three upper arms are fleurdelisés.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ mOnETA DVPLEX

Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA DVPLEX

Comment

This type of money is the same as the double parisis of the 4th type and 2nd issue struck under Philippe VI from August 21, 1350; the legend begins with a large lily. This type of money is absent from the works of Jean Lafaurie and Jean Duplessy. The latter does not mention this issue, although it was highlighted by Jean Belaubre in his publication of the collections of the Monnaie de Paris (n° 371-372). Jean Belaubre classifies this issue on March 18, 1351.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ce type monétaire reprend celui du double parisis du 4e type et 2e émission frappé sous Philippe VI à partir du 21 août 1350 ; la légende débute en effet par un large lis. Ce type monétaire est absent des ouvrages de Jean Lafaurie et Jean Duplessy. Ce dernier ne signale pas cette émission pourtant mise en évidence par Jean Belaubre lors de publication des collections de la Monnaie de Paris (n° 371-372). Jean Belaubre classe cette émission au 18 mars 1351.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Double Parisis / Double Tournois coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King John II of France, who was captured by the English during the Hundred Years' War and held for ransom. The coin's unusual design, featuring two crowns on opposite sides, may have been a reflection of the political tensions of the time. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.

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