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Denier of Bretagne - Louis XII ND
| Billon | 1.07 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1498-1515 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.07 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#432148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA BRITAnIE n
Lettering (regular font): MONETA BRITANIE N
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier of Bretagne - Louis XII ND (1498-1515) from France made of Billon weighing 1.07 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XII, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to centralize power in France. This coin was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by people from all walks of life, from peasants to merchants to nobles. Despite its small size and relatively low value, it is a tangible piece of history that connects us to the past and offers a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 15th-century France.
