Double Tournois - Charles VII ND
| Billon | 0.92 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VII (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1431-1447 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cross inside quadrilobe
Lettering: +DVPLEX TVRONVS FRANCIE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the ransom of the French king, Francis I, who was captured by the English during the Battle of Pavia in 1525. The coin's value was set at 240 Tournois, which was a significant amount at the time, and it was used to raise the funds needed to pay the king's ransom. This highlights the coin's historical significance and the important role it played in the political and economic events of 16th-century Europe.
