© Catalogue de Monnaies françaises, Louis XII et François Ier (IIe partie)
© Catalogue de Monnaies françaises, Louis XII et François Ier (IIe partie)
½ Liard of Dauphine - Louis XII ND
| Billon (.119 silver) | 1.019 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1498-1515 |
| Value | ½ Liard (1⁄160 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.119 silver) |
| Weight | 1.019 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#432533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies and two dolphins in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDICT
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICT
Interesting fact
The ½ Liard of Dauphine - Louis XII ND (1498-1515) coin from France made of Billon (.119 silver) weighing 1.019 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XII, who ruled from 1498 to 1515, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The minting of this coin, which was a new denomination at the time, may have been part of these efforts to stabilize and modernize the French currency system.
