Denier coronat of Provence ND
| Billon (.039 silver) | 0.61 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1527-1529 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.039 silver) |
| Weight | 0.61 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross between four bezants
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINI: BENE...
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Comment
Additional references: C 1136; L 737.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier coronat of Provence ND (1527-1529) from France is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced by King Francis I in 1527 as part of a broader effort to reform the French currency and stabilize the economy. The Denier coronat was a new denomination that was intended to replace the older Denier tournois, and it featured a crowned effigy of the king on one side and a cross fleury on the other. Despite its introduction during a time of turmoil, the Denier coronat proved to be a popular and enduring coin, and it remained in circulation for many years after its initial release.
