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¼ Gros of Provence - Charles VIII gothic K ND
1489 year| Billon | 0.64 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1489 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#425048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with lilies in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN D BENEDICT
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
It worth 4 Deniers Coronats equal 3 Deniers Tournois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique gothic K design on the obverse side, which was a signature mark used by King Charles VIII of France during his reign. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive piece of numismatic history.
