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© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier Bourdelois - Louis XI ND
1468 year| Billon (.053 silver) | 0.46 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1468 |
| Value | ⅗ Denier (1⁄400 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.053 silver) |
| Weight | 0.46 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#419269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOME DnI BnEDITVM
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOME DNI BNEDITVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Bourdelois - Louis XI ND (1468) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XI, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the French economy. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the coin's production was likely a result of the scarcity of pure silver at the time and the need to create a coin that was both affordable and durable. Despite its relatively low silver content, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout France during the late Middle Ages.
