© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier Parisis - Louis XI 2nd issue; PARISIVS CIVIS FRAnm ND
1476 year| Billon (.079 silver) | 1.57 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1476 |
| Value | 1 Denier Parisis (1⁄192 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.079 silver) |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#419739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lilied cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PARISIVS CIVIS FRAnm
Lettering (regular font): PARISIVS CIVIS FRANM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Parisis - Louis XI (2nd issue; PARISIVS CIVIS FRAnm) ND (1476) coin from France is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, containing only 0.079 silver. Despite the low silver content, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in circulation during the time of Louis XI, who ruled France from 1461 to 1483. This coin is a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the French people during a time of economic and political change.
