Obverse © pfouque
Obverse © pfouque
Hardi of Brittany - Charles VIII ND
| Billon | 1.045 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1491-1498 |
| Value | 1 Hardi (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.045 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
(fr) Croix cantonnée de deux lis et de deux mouchetures d'hermine.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT : NOMEN : DNI : BENEDICTVM :
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hardi of Brittany - Charles VIII ND (1491-1498) 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 used throughout his kingdom. This coin, made of billon and weighing 1.045 grams, was part of that standardized system and features an image of Charles VIII on one side and the coat of arms of Brittany on the other. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during a period of significant economic growth and development in France.
