© CGB
© CGB
Douzain of Dauphine - Charles VIII shield of France-Dauphine ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 2.846 g | 26.81 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1488-1498 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 2.846 g |
| Diameter | 26.81 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross with a lily on 1st and 4th, and a dolphin on 2nd and 3rd.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + SIT : nOmEn : DnI: BEnEDICT :
Lettering (regular font): + SIT : NOMEN : DNI: BENEDICT :
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain of Dauphine - Charles VIII (shield of France-Dauphine) ND (1488-1498) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. Charles VIII, who ruled from 1483 to 1498, was the first French king to issue a standardized coinage that was accepted across the entire kingdom. This coin, which features the shield of France-Dauphine, was part of that standardized currency and helped to facilitate trade and commerce throughout France during a period of significant economic growth and expansion.
