© CGB
© CGB
Douzain à la croisette du dauphiné - François 1er
1541 year| Silver | 2.21 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1541 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#365343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain cross within a ringed quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT NOMEN DN BENEDICTVM
Comment
The obverse shield may be in a polylobe. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain à la croisette du dauphiné - François 1er 1541 coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Francis I of France, who was known for his efforts to promote the arts and humanism. This coin, which features a cross on one side and the king's profile on the other, was likely used as a means of spreading the king's image and influence throughout his kingdom.
