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© CGB
Douzain of Dauphiné - Louis XII lily in the middle of the cross ND
1498 year| Billon (.359 silver) | 1.56 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1498 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies and two dolphins in angles, lily in center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT: nOmEn: DnI: BEnEDICTVm
Lettering (regular font): SIT: NOMEN: DNI: BENEDICTVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain of Dauphiné - Louis XII coin is that it features a unique design element - a lily in the middle of the cross. This lily symbolizes purity and innocence, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of a pure and just ruler.
