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Monnaie de Paris Tourist Token - Remparts D'Aigues Mortes Tour Constance
2007 year| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 15.93 g | 34 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Year | 2007 |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 15.93 g |
| Weight | 15.93 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#180522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Star listel. In the center, the building of the Monnaie de Paris with a star above at 12 o'clock and a star below at 6 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★
MONNAIE DE PARIS
★
2007
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1240, Louis IX, who wanted to get rid of the Italian navy's stranglehold on transporting troops for the crusades, took an interest in the strategic position this location represented for his kingdom. At the time, Marseille belonged to his brother Charles d'Anjou, Count of Provence, Agde to Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse, and Montpellier to James I, King of Aragon. Saint Louis wanted direct access to the Mediterranean Sea. He obtained the town and surrounding lands from the monks of the Abbey through an exchange of properties. The inhabitants were exempted from the gabelle, a tax levied on salt, which they could take without constraint61. He built a road between the marshes and the Carbonnière tower to serve as a watchtower and protect access to the town. Saint Louis then built the Tour de Constance to house his garrison. In 1272, Louis IX's son and successor, Philippe le Hardi, ordered the further construction of ramparts to completely encircle the town. The work was not completed until 30 years later, thanks to Philippe le Bel.https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aigues-Mortes
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Monnaie de Paris Tourist Token - Remparts D'Aigues Mortes (Tour Constance) 2007 item.
