© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Blanc - Louis II ND
| Billon | 1.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis II of Chalon (1418-1463) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1418-1463 |
| Value | ½ Blanc (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT ⵓ nOmEn ⵓ DnI ⵓ BEnEDICTV
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT ⵓ NOMEN ⵓ DNI ⵓ BENEDICTV
Comment
Imitation of the half-white guénar of Charles VI (see link below).
Interesting fact
The ½ Blanc coin from the Principality of Orange, minted during the reign of Louis II (1418-1463), is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, tin, or lead, and was used to create coins that were more durable and less prone to wear and tear than pure silver coins. The use of Billon in coinage was a common practice in many European countries during this time period, and the ½ Blanc coin from the Principality of Orange is a prime example of this.
