© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gros Tournois - Theobald of Bar Thuin ND
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Theobald of Bar (1302-1312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1302-1312 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tournois style castle, legend surrounding. Border of twelve lilies in circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ TVINVS MOnETA
Lettering (regular font): ✠ TVINVS MONETA
Translation: Coinage of Thuin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gros Tournois coin is that it was minted during the reign of Theobald of Bar, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liège from 1302 to 1312. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, which was a significant economic and political power in the region during the Middle Ages.
