© CGB
© CGB
Francis I, double tournois du Dauphiné à la croisette, Grenoble. ND
| Billon | 1.24 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1546 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Cross plain reamed, within a ringed quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SIT.NOMEN.DNI.BENEDICTVM.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Issued following two ordinances: August 28, 1543 and January 11, 1546.For the Grenoble workshop, different T of Master Hugues Thuzey visible on the right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Francis I, double tournois du Dauphiné à la croisette, Grenoble, ND (1543-1546) from France made of Billon weighing 1.24 g is that it was issued during the reign of King Francis I of France, who was known for his efforts to promote the arts and humanism. This coin features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the close relationship between the monarchy and the Catholic Church during that time. Additionally, the coin's unique design, with its double tournois denomination and the mention of the Dauphiné region, makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
