© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Gros blanc "à la queue" - John II ND
1355 year| Billon (.269 silver) | 3.399 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1355 |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.269 silver) |
| Weight | 3.399 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Castle of Tours topped with a crown and furnished with three arcades, in a circle of points; surrounded by twelve lilies in oves in an outer circle of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ♕ • TVRONVS CIVIS •
Translation: City of Tours
Comment
5 issues are known for this type with varying weights:- 1st issue - July 11, 1355
- 2nd issue - August 17, 1355: without punctuation
- 3rd issue - September 27, 1355: without punctuation, weight 3.059 g
- 4th issue - October 27, 1355: without punctuation, weight 2.447 g
- 5th issue - November 9, 1355: side arms of the cross are balled and crown flanked by two dots
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gros blanc "à la queue" coin is that it was issued during the reign of John II of France, who was known for his efforts to stabilize the French economy and currency during a time of great turmoil. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, reflects the influence of the Catholic Church and the monarch's desire to promote a strong, unified image of the French state. Despite its relatively small size and silver content, the Gros blanc "à la queue" coin remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians due to its historical significance and rarity.
