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Dizain - Francis I 1st type ND
| Billon | 2.497 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1519-1521 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.497 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Cross cantoned by four lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: (trèfle) SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM (Mm).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dizain - Francis I (1st type) ND (1519-1521) from France made of Billon weighing 2.497 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Francis I, who was a prominent figure in French history and known for his strong support of the arts and humanism. This coin, which features an image of the king on one side and the French coat of arms on the other, was likely used in everyday transactions and provides a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of 16th-century France.
