© CGB
© CGB
Double Tournois "Niquet" - Charles VIII ND
1489 year| Billon (.079 silver) | 1.26 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1489 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.079 silver) |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
(fr) Croix fleurdelisée, évidée en cœur.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT: NOMEN: DNI: BENEDITVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
Many legend varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois "Niquet" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VIII of France, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his introduction of the franc as the national currency of France. The coin's design features the king's name and title in Latin, "KAROLUS VIII DEI GRATIA FRANCORUM REX," which translates to "Charles VIII, by the grace of God, king of the Franks." This coin is a rare and valuable example of early French coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
