© Hoffmann
© Hoffmann
Double Tournois of Provence - Louis XII ND
| Billon (.119 silver) | 1.344 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1499-1515 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.119 silver) |
| Weight | 1.344 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#433275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOmEn D BEnEDIC L T
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN D BENEDIC L T
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois of Provence - Louis XII ND (1499-1515) coin 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 other metals, also speaks to the economic conditions of the time, as the use of base metals in coinage was a common practice during periods of economic stress.
