Gros Tournois - Philip III

€38,310.00
IssuerFrance
Year1270-1280
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gros (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.958)
Weight4.219 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#202
Obverse descriptionCross.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ PHILIPVS•REX +BNDICTV:SIT:NOME:DNI:NRI:DEI:IHV:XPI
(Translation: King Philip. Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.)
Reverse descriptionCastle Tournois topped by a cross cutting through the legend; outer border of twelve lilies.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTVRONV•S•CIVIS
(Translation: City of Tours.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1270-1280)  - (fr) DY 202A - variété avec deux points • cantonnant le S de TVRONVS -
ND (1270-1280)  - (fr) légende : TVRONVS CIVIS (sans points de cantonnement) -
Catalog ID1664663980
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