Ancient Resource
Knights Templar France. Philip IV Le Bel // Large Silver Coin
Product Description
Knights Templar France. Philip IV Le Bel, 1268-1314 AD. Large silver gros tournois minted at Tours, France, between 1304 and 1307 AD. Obv: +BHDICTV SIT HOME DHI nRI DEI IhV .XPI/ +PhILIPPVS REX, short cross pattee; 3-pellet stops. rev: +TVRONVS CIVIS, châtel tournois; border of twelve fleur-de-lis, pellets flanking first lis. Sharp detail! Great contrast, nicely centered.
Philip IV le Bel ("The Fair") ruled France from 1268 until 1314 AD. In league with the current Pope, Philip oversaw the arrest, torture, and execution of hundreds of Knights Templar. On Friday, October 13, 1307, hundreds of Knights Templar were rounded up in France under orders of Philip IV. They were tortured until admitting heresy. Some died under torture, many were burned at the stake for their "evil deeds." From then on, Friday the 13th (especially in October) has become synonymous with bad luck and evil.
Product Details
- Measurements
1"L x 1"W x 0.03125"H
- OriginFrance
— Ex-London, UK Collection.
— Measures 26mm
— Weight: 3.95 g
Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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