Denier Tournois of Dauphine - Louis XII (SIT NOMEN DNI BENE) ND (1498-1515) front Denier Tournois of Dauphine - Louis XII (SIT NOMEN DNI BENE) ND (1498-1515) back
Denier Tournois of Dauphine - Louis XII (SIT NOMEN DNI BENE) ND (1498-1515) photo
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Denier Tournois of Dauphine - Louis XII SIT NOMEN DNI BENE ND

 
Billon (.079 silver) 0.94 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XII (1498-1515)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1498-1515
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Billon (.079 silver)
Weight
0.94 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#431689
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross in quatrefoil.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SIT nOMEn DnI BEnE

Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI BENE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Louis XII of France, who reigned from 1498 to 1515, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Dauphiné region on the other.