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Douzain with porcupine - Louis XII ND
1507 year| Billon (.359 silver) | 2.846 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1507 |
| Value | 1 Douzain (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 2.846 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#346262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with lilies in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: :SIT:nOmEn:DnI:BEnEDICTVm
Lettering (regular font): :SIT:NOMEN:DNI:BENEDICTVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain coin with a porcupine and Louis XII ND (1507) from France 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 ruled from 1498 to 1515 and 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 minting process was also a common practice during this time period. Despite its relatively low silver content, the Douzain coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout France during the early 16th century.
