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© CGB
Blanc - Charles VII 1st type
| Silver | 2.93 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VII (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1436-1461 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross cantoned at 1 and 4 of a lily, at 2 and 3 of a crown, in a double quadrilobe.
Lettering: (briquet) SIT* NOmEN* DNI* BENEDICTVm*, (ponctuation par simple étoile à 5 rais).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Blanc - Charles VII (1st type) 1436-1461 from France made of Silver weighing 2.93 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. Charles VII, also known as Charles the Well-Served, was the king of France from 1422 until his death in 1461. During his reign, he worked to strengthen the French monarchy and restore order to the country after the devastation of the Hundred Years' War. The coin was minted as a way to promote trade and commerce, and it features an image of Charles VII on one side and the French coat of arms on the other. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of France's rich history.
