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Douzain of Dauphiné - Louis XII ND
1475 year| Billon (.359 silver) | 2.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1475 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Cross with two lilies and two dolphins in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOmEn DnI BnEDITVm
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI BNEDITVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain of Dauphiné - Louis XII ND (1475) 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 use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the coin's production was likely a result of the scarcity of pure silver at the time and the need to create a currency that was both affordable and durable. Despite its relatively low silver content, the Douzain of Dauphiné - Louis XII ND (1475) coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
