Double tournois du Dauphiné - Louis XII ND

Reverse

Cross in quadrilobe.

Lettering: (lis cour.) SIT: NOMEN: D: BENEDI. (différent):.

Comment

Louis XII, born on June 27, 1462 in the castle of Blois and died on January 1, 1515 in Paris, nicknamed the "Father of the People" by the Estates General of 1506, was King of France from 1498 to 1515. During his reign, he had to face the wars in Italy, especially the third and fourth which ended with the victory of Marignan in 1515 and, domestically, the reform of justice and taxes. His image was cultivated after his death as a symbol of a moderate monarchy, relying on the states general, in contrast to the absolute monarchy.

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Louis XII, né le 27 juin 1462 au château de Blois et mort le 1er janvier 1515 à Paris, surnommé le « Père du peuple » par les états généraux de 1506, est roi de France de 1498 à 1515. Durant son règne, il dut faire face aux guerres d'Italie, notamment la troisième et la quatrième qui s'achève avec la victoire de Marignan en 1515 et, au plan intérieur, la réforme de la justice et des impôts. Son image fut cultivée après sa mort comme symbole d'une monarchie modérée, s'appuyant sur les états généraux, par contraste avec la monarchie absolue.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Double Tournois du Dauphiné - Louis XII ND (1498-1515) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XII, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a more standardized and reliable currency system, as the previous coinage system had become debased and unreliable. The fact that the coin was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, also reflects the economic realities of the time, as pure silver coins were no longer feasible due to the high cost of silver.

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