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Douzain with porcupine of Brittany - Louis XII 2nd type ND
1507 year| Billon (.359 silver) | 2.846 g | 26 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 | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Scalloped cross, cantoned with four crowned ermine spots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +. SIT: nOMEn: DNI: BEnEDICTVM. N.
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Douzain coin with the porcupine of Brittany is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XII, who was known as "Louis the Just" and was the last French king to issue coins with his name and title in Latin. This coin, in particular, features the inscription "LVDOVICVS XII DEI GRATIA" (Louis XII, by the grace of God) on one side and a porcupine on the other, which was a symbol of Brittany, a region in northwest France. This coin is a rare and valuable example of French numismatics from the early 16th century.
