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Double Tournois - Louis XI 2nd issue; with annulets ND
1476 year| Billon (.119 silver) | 1.03 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1476 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.119 silver) |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil with annulets.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT nOMEn DnI BEnEDICTVM
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICTVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Louis XI (2nd issue; with annulets) ND (1476) 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 XI, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's unique design, featuring annulets (small rings) around the edges, was a new innovation at the time and was intended to prevent counterfeiting. Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, the coin was still considered valuable and widely used in trade and commerce. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
