© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Double Tournois - Charles pseudo-fleurdelisée cross ND
| Billon | 1.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles (1341-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1341-1364 |
| Value | 1 Double Tournois (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross pseudo-fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MONETA DVPLEX
Translation: Double coin.
Comment
Variations in the punctuation of the right, between KAROLVS and BRITANORV, DVX in the field can be accosted by two besants.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois coin is that it features a unique "pseudo-fleurdelisée" cross design, which is a combination of a fleur-de-lis and a cross. This design was used during the reign of Charles de Blois, who was the Duke of Brittany from 1341 to 1364. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the union of the duchy with the French crown.
