© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Gros de Roi - Louis XI ND
1478 year| Silver (.917) | 1.81 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1478 |
| Value | ½ Gros de Roi (17⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT NOME DnI BEnEDICTV
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOME DNI BENEDICTV
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gros de Roi - Louis XI ND (1478) coin from France is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XI, who was known as the "Prudent" king, and was part of a series of coins that he introduced to reform the French currency and stabilize the economy.
