© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier Bourdelois - Charles VIII ND
| Billon (.053 silver) | 0.75 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1488-1498 |
| Value | ⅗ Denier (1⁄400 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.053 silver) |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large lily.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOmEn DOmI
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DOMI
Translation: (Blessed) be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Bourdelois - Charles VIII ND (1488-1498) coin from France 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 VIII, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to centralize power in the French monarchy. The coin's design, which features a crowned shield with three fleur-de-lis, symbolizes the French monarchy's growing power and influence during this period. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of billon, a silver-copper alloy, suggests that it was intended for widespread circulation and use in everyday transactions, highlighting the coin's role in facilitating economic activity during this time of change.
