© CGB
© CGB
Blanc with sun - Charles VIII KAROLVS FRANCORVM REX ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 3.11 g | 27.2 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1498 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 27.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross in a double quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT: nOmEn: DnI: BEnEDICTV
Lettering (regular font): SIT: NOMEN: DNI: BENEDICTV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of King Charles VIII of France wearing a crown with a sun symbol on it, which represents the "Sun King" mythology that was popular during his reign.
