© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier Tournois of Dauphine - Louis XII TVRONVS CIVIS FRANCIA ND
| Billon (.079 silver) | 0.45 g | 14 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 (.079 silver) |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#431656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: TVROnVS CIVIS FRAnCIA
Lettering (regular font): TVRONVS CIVIS FRANCIA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XII, who was known as "Louis the Just" and was the last French king to issue coins with his name and title in Latin. This coin, with its unique blend of French and Latin inscriptions, reflects the cultural and linguistic influences of the time.
