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Denier Tournois of Dauphiné with crosslet - Francis I 1st type ND
1547 year| Billon | 0.82 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1547 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Latin cross alésée in a quadrilobe boulet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ S[IT] · NOMEN · D · BENE[DIC]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Francis I of France, who was a prominent figure in the Renaissance and known for his patronage of the arts. The coin's design, featuring a crosslet and the king's crowned coat of arms, reflects the religious and political influences of the time. Additionally, the use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this period, as it was more durable than pure silver and allowed for the production of more coins with less raw material.
