© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
¼ Gros of Provence - Charles VIII roman K ND
1493 year| Billon | 1.27 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1493 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#425065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with lilies in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN D BENEDICT
Comment
It worth 4 Deniers Coronats equal 3 Deniers Tournois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Gros of Provence - Charles VIII (roman K) ND (1493) coin from France is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VIII, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to unify France. This coin, made of Billon and weighing 1.27g, was likely used as a means of payment and exchange during this time period, and its design may have been influenced by the cultural and artistic trends of the era.
