© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Blanc with crown - Charles VIII rotated crowns ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 2.36 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1498 |
| Value | 1 Gros (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#426323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies and two crowns in angles, all within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOmE DnI BEnEDICTV B
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOME DNI BENEDICTV B
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element known as "rotated crowns," where the crown on the obverse (front) side of the coin is rotated 90 degrees clockwise relative to the crown on the reverse (back) side. This distinctive feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and make the coin more easily identifiable as authentic.
