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Parisis simple - Philip IV ND
| Billon (.186 silver) | 0.82 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (Philippe IV) (1285-1314) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1300-1305 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LP) |
| Currency | Pound Parisis (987-1667) |
| Composition | Billon (.186 silver) |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Foliated cross in a beaded circle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Parisis simple - Philip IV ND (1300-1305) from France made of Billon (.186 silver) weighing 0.82 g is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in France. Philip IV, also known as Philip the Fair, was king of France from 1285 until his death in 1314, and during his reign, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The issuance of this coin, which was made of a silver-billon alloy, reflects the efforts of Philip IV to stabilize the French currency and promote trade and commerce. Despite the challenges of the time, including the Hundred Years' War with England, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Philip IV and the ingenuity of medieval French coinage.
