So when the French king Louis IX, later Saint Louis, minted a large silver coin called a gros tournois, it became fashionable for prosperous people to turn them into brooches. "Most of the coin ...

a silver swirl brooch with large amethyst cabochon, and a small angel pin, 4 pieces Largest: 1 1/2" H x 3 1/8" W; smallest: 1 3/8" H x 1 1/8" W) Condition: Each in overall good condition with light ...