© Boboge
© Boboge
Dizain of Dauphine "Karolus" - Charles VIII dolphin on the right ND
| Billon (.319 silver) | 2.09 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1498 |
| Value | 1 Dizain (1⁄24 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.319 silver) |
| Weight | 2.09 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#258402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross crowned and canted at 1 and 4 of a lily, at 2 and 3 of a dolphin.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + SIT° nOmEn° DnI° BnEDITV
Lettering (regular font): + SIT° NOMEN° DNI° BNEDITV
Unabridged legend: Sit nomen domini benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a dolphin on the right side of the coin, which is a symbol of the Dauphine region in France, where the coin was minted.
