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Gros blanc à la couronne - Jean II dit "le Bon" ND
1357 year| Billon (.399 silver) | 3.496 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1357 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.399 silver) |
| Weight | 3.496 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crown
border of twelve fleurs-de-lis
Lettering: F - RANCORV○RE - X
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gros blanc à la couronne - Jean II dit "le Bon" ND (1357) coin from France is that it was minted during the reign of King John II, also known as John the Good, who ruled France from 1350 to 1364. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to help finance his military campaigns and other expenses. Despite being made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, the coin still features a relatively high silver content of .399 silver, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
