© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Liard - Charles VIII REX FRANCORV ND
1483 year| Billon (.239 silver) | 0.66 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1483 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.239 silver) |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOMEN DnI BEnED
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI BENED
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Charles VIII (REX FRANCORV) ND (1483) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. Charles VIII, who ruled France from 1483 to 1498, was known for his aggressive military campaigns and his attempts to centralize power in the monarchy. This coin, which was minted during his reign, reflects the tumultuous period in which it was created, with its unusual composition of billon (a mixture of silver and copper) and its relatively small weight of 0.66 grams. Despite these unusual features, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
