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tournaise silver coin

AndresAndres Posts: 977 ✭✭✭
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just bought this french medieval silver coin, a Gros tournaise , or Grosso , Groot or Groat.
average weight 4 grammes , average diameter 26mm , 950/1000 silver content
these were minted all over Europe and played an important role in the late medieval times (1200 - 1400)
introduced in Venice as a Grosso in 1200 and quickly copied by other countries.

the 12 fleur de lis stand for the counter value of 12 deniers or light pennies, and in the middle a sort of picture of the city of Tours ,
the former french capital and financial center in old Europe

on the other side, a Greek cross and saying this coin was issued under the reign of french King Philippe IV (born 1268- died 1314) ,
thats the guy who kicked the Templars out of France and seized there belongings,

when the pope in Rome protested, he was arrested by Philippe , and a new pope was installed by him in Avignon - France.

just wanted to share, hope you like it ?

Andres
collector of Greek banknotes - most beautifull world banknotes - Greek & Roman ancient coins.

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    DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    Very nice coin and explanation, thanks!!
    Becky
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    HoledandCreativeHoledandCreative Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Quite a history, much more so than many coins. Value?
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    AndresAndres Posts: 977 ✭✭✭
    I paid $100 for this one (incl. juice & shipping) thats an average price for the more common ones in VF-XF.
    collector of Greek banknotes - most beautifull world banknotes - Greek & Roman ancient coins.
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    HoledandCreativeHoledandCreative Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So a $100 will still buy something nice. Good one.
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