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Gros à l'étoile ND
| Billon | 2.9 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1359-1360 |
| Value | 1 Gros (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#211228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
.IOh'S / FRACO / REX. in three lines in the field; outer border of thirteen lilies in ovals (sometimes twelve).
Lettering: MONETA DVPLEX ALBA.
Comment
No workshop specified.- dy#308 - 1st issue 22/11/1359 - titre 0,319 - weight 5,01g
- dy#308 A - 2nd issue 02/12/1359 - titre 0,239 - weight 5,01g - cannot be distinguished from the first one
- dy#308 B - 3rd issue 31/12/1359 - denomination 0.199 - weight 4.08g - diamond punctuation
- dy#308 C - 4th issue 21/01/1360 - title 0,159 - weight 3,4g - LOsanges du droit pointés - Point after GRA and at beginning and end of reverse legend
- dy#308 D - 5th issue 10/02/1360 - titre 0,159 - weight 3,06g - differentiated from the 4th issue by the weight
- dy#308 E - 6th issue 22/02/1360 - titre 0,159 - weight 2,45g - differentiated from the 5th issue by weight
- dy#308 F - 7th issue 28/02/1360 - title 0,119 - weight 2,45g - Annelet after GRA and at the end of the reverse legend
- dy#308 G - 8th issue 03/15/1360 - value 0.119 - weight 1.96g - weight differentiated from the 7th issue
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gros à l'étoile ND (1359-1360) from France made of Billon weighing 2.9 g is that it was minted during the reign of King John II of France, who was known for his efforts to stabilize the French economy and currency. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that were designed to promote trade and commerce in France.
