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Gros with crown - John II ND
| Billon (.319 silver) | 4.589 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1358-1359 |
| Value | 1 Gros (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.319 silver) |
| Weight | 4.589 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lettering on two lines completing the obverse inner lettering, below crown, within dotted circle ; surrounded by twelve lilies in oves
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRANCO
RV : REX
Unabridged legend: Francorum rex
Translation: King of the Francs
Comment
4 issues are known for this type with varying weights:- 1st issue - August 22, 1358
- 2nd issue - October 30, 1358: weight 3.263 g
- 3rd issue - November 16, 1358: interior lettering punctuated by two superposed annulets, weight 3.263 g
- 4th issue - January 1359: weight 2.719 g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Gros with crown - John II ND (1358-1359) from France made of Billon (.319 silver) weighing 4.589 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of John II, who was king of France from 1350 to 1364. During his reign, France was facing economic difficulties, including a severe shortage of coinage, which led to the introduction of the Gros tournois, a new currency that was intended to address the issue. The coin is an example of this new currency, and it features a crown on the obverse side, indicating its connection to the French monarchy. Despite the challenges faced during this time, the Gros tournois coinage remained in circulation for over a century, a testament to its enduring legacy in French numismatics.
