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½ Niquet or léopard - Henri V ND
1421 year| Billon (.059 silver) | 1.06 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Regent | Henry V (Henri V) (1420-1422) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1421 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.059 silver) |
| Weight | 1.06 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross with uncial H in a heart-shaped lozenge, cutting the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRONVS CIVIS
Translation: City of Tours.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Niquet or Léopard coin from France, minted during the reign of Henri V in 1421, is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy consisting of 0.059 silver and the rest being copper or other base metals. This coin was designed to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation during that time, and its unique composition was a result of the limited availability of precious metals during the early 15th century. Despite its relatively low silver content, the coin still maintained a significant value and was widely used in everyday transactions.
