Double Tournois - Philippe VI 1st type

€56,726.00
IssuerFrance
Year1337-1340
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionBillon (.209 silver)
Weight1.359 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#271, LP#274b, Ciani#320
Obverse descriptionTwo lilies superimposed, successively accosted by F, R and A, N. The upper lily is accosted by two 5-pointed stars ,two points or annulets depending on the issue.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ PHILIPPVS.D:G.REX
(Translation: Philippe, by the grace of God, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionLatin cross with fleur-de-lys, the shaft of which cuts the legend at the bottom. The shaft is flanked by two 5-pointed stars, or two dots or crossed out depending on the issue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ mOnETA °DVPLEX .
(Translation: Double currency.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1337)  - 01/01/1337 -
ND (1340)  - 29/01/1340 -
Catalog ID7126602840
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