Grand blanc de Bretagne - Louis XII ND

Reverse

Cross cantoned by two lilies in 1 and 4 and two crowned ermines in 2 and 3, within a quatrefoil.

Lettering: (moucheture d'hermine):SIT: NOMEN: DOMINI:BENEDICTVM:R:

Comment

On January 8, 1499, Louis XII married Anne de Bretagne, widow of Charles VIII.
Breton-style coins were not minted again until after the king's marriage to Duchess Anne.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Le 8 janvier 1499,Louis XII épousa Anne de Bretagne,veuve de Charles VIII.
Les monnaies au type breton ne recommencèrent à être frappées qu'aprés le mariage du roi avec la duchesse Anne.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Grand blanc de Bretagne - Louis XII ND (1499-1514) coin 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 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, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable for the masses.

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