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Groschen Tournois - Gerard III ND
| Silver (.930) | 2.45 g |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Cambrai (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Gerard III (1372-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1372-1378 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Évêché de Cambrai |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#320410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle of Tours, flared miter, border of twelve fleur-de-lys.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRONVS * CIVIS
Translation: City of Tours.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen Tournois - Gerard III ND (1372-1378) coin from the Bishopric of Cambrai (French States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and medieval symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross fleury, which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends, surrounded by the inscription "GERARDUS III DEI GRATIA CAMBRAIENSIS EPISCOPUS" (Gerard III, by the grace of God, Bishop of Cambrai). The reverse side features a shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Cambrai, which includes three episcopal mitres and a crescent moon, surrounded by the inscription "Tournois Gerard III" and the mintmaster's initials. This blend of religious and heraldic symbols highlights the close relationship between the church and the secular authority in the medieval period.
