© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Blanc with sun of Provence - Louis XI ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 2.52 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1475-1483 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross within quadrefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM
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Lettering (regular font):
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM
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Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Blanc with sun of Provence - Louis XI ND (1475-1483) from France made of Billon (.359 silver) weighing 2.52 g is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XI, who ruled from 1461 to 1483, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The coin's design, featuring the sun of Provence, may have been a nod to the powerful province of Provence, which was known for its wealth and influence. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin's historical significance and connection to a pivotal moment in French history make it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians alike.
