Gros à la couronne ND
| Silver (.639) | 2.549 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip VI (Philippe VI) (1328-1350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1340 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.639) |
| Weight | 2.549 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Châtel tournois furnished with three globules and crowned with a wreath.
Bordered by eleven lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCORVM
Comment
At least 5 varieties described in Ciani (page 68) or Duplessy (ed 1999 page 134) namely :262 issue January 1, 1337 1st issue
262 variety with a small P at the end of the reverse legend
262a Same type but Châtel is furnished with three annelets, star under the Châtel issue October 31, 1338 2nd issue
262a1 variety with a small P at the end of the reverse legend
262 b Châtel furnished with two saltires; annelet under the Châtel issue January 29, 1340 3rd issue
262 c Châtel furnished with a large annelet; annelet sous le Châtel issue April 6, 1340 4th issue
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gros à la couronne coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip VI of France, who ruled from 1328 to 1350. The coin's design features the king's name and title, "Philippus VI Dei Gratia Rex Francorum," which means "Philip VI, by the grace of God, King of the Franks." This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe, including the effects of the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War.
