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Groschen Tournois - John II ND
1361 year| Silver (.958) | 2.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1361 |
| Value | 1 Quinzain (1⁄16 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#220308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Châtel tournois crowned. Border of twelve lilies.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + TVROnVS CIVIS
Lettering (regular font): + TVRONVS CIVIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen Tournois - John II ND (1361) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John II, who was king of France from 1350 to 1364, and it was part of a broader effort to reform the French monetary system and stabilize the economy after the devastation of the Black Death. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
