Definition

• A type of silver and billon gros coin from Tours, France, which was imitated in several European countries. Portugal used a billon type minted in La Coruna, Northwest Spain by Fernando I of Portugal (1367-1383). Half torn's were also made. Related words: tornesello, tornez, tornes, tornese, tournois and turnose.

Source

• Numiscadero Spanish to English Glossary (Gary Beals)

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