It would be livres--but the livres of different regions had different
values. John Baldwin includes the following table in his "The Government
of Philip Augustus":
He starts with the Parisian livre as his standard.
1 mark = 2.1 livres in 1202/03
1 mark = 2 livres in 1222
1 mark sterling = 0.666 pound sterling
1 pound sterling = 4 livres angevins in 1204
1 livre angevin = 0.68 livre in 1202/03
1 livre angevin = 1 livre tournois
1 livre tournois = 0.8 livre in 1221
1 livre provin = 0.75 livre in 1202/03.
All of which I find rather confusing, but helpful to demonstrate wariness
when talking about medieval money.
Phyllis
>a quick question for the francophones on the list. I am describing the
>benefice of an archbishop in 13th century France. Was it denominated in
>livres, pounds, lire, something else? I lean to choice 1 but am hoping
>for a more educated basis for the decision. many thanks, sharon
>_______________________
>Sharon Dale
>Associate Professor of Art History
>Penn State-Erie, The Behrend College
>(814) 898-6208
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