© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Double Tournois - Charles VII ND
1429 year| Billon | 1.04 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VII (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1429 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross within dotted circle, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DVPLEX: TVRONVS: FRANCIE
Translation: Double tournois of France
Comment
Other references: Ciani# 706 ; L# 491.Ordinance of 09/10/1429.
Variants exist with a rose rather than a cross at the beginning of the reverse legend, as well as with punctuation by two superimposed ringlets.
Interesting fact
The Double Tournois coin from Charles VII ND (1429) is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during a time of economic transformation in France. The coin was introduced during the reign of Charles VII, who ruled from 1422 to 1461, and it was used to stimulate trade and commerce in the country. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 1.04 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in the French economy during the 15th century.
