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Double Tournois - Francis I 1st type ND
| Billon (.099 silver) | 1.245 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1547 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.099 silver) |
| Weight | 1.245 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Bored plain cross, in a quadrilobe (single or double) balled or ringed; mint letter under the cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SIT: NOMEN: DNI: BENEDICTVM:
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued following the order of March 19, 1541.The marks of mintmaster or workshops (other than the mint letter under the cross) are found within the letterings, in place of the initial cross or after it.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Francis I (1st type) ND (1541-1547) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the French monetary system, which had been in disarray for many years. The Double Tournois was intended to replace the various local currencies that were in use throughout France and establish a standardized national currency. Despite the challenges of implementing this new currency, the Double Tournois became widely accepted and helped to stabilize the French economy. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item, prized for its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1541-1547) 7 | 27918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) I | 146160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) K | 225360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) L | 51744 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) M | 59760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) N | 148320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) P | 136820 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) R | 116532 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) V | 1205586 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) X | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1541-1547) Y | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Tournois - Francis I (1st type) ND (1541-1547) coin.
