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© CGB
Blanc - Charles VII ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 2.719 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VII (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1422-1461 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 2.719 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross cantoned at 1 and 4 by an uncial K, at 2 and 3 by a lily.
Lettering: + SIT* nOmE* DnI* BEN[ED]ICTV* P, (ponctuation par deux étoiles à six rais superposées).
Comment
This type was the first to be minted in billon during the personal reign of Charles VII. It is an attempt to return to good coinage after the abyss into which the dauphin's coinage had fallen (foot 1440, 20 June 1422). Species with a final P have sometimes been attributed to the workshops of Pont-Saint-Esprit (1422-1423) and Parthenay (1426-1429/31).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Blanc - Charles VII ND (1422-1461) from France made of Billon (.359 silver) weighing 2.719 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles VII, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the French economy. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver. Despite its relatively low value, this coin is still a valuable piece of history and a fascinating artifact for collectors and historians.
