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Liard - Francis I ND
| Billon (.179 silver) | 1.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1547 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.179 silver) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Bored plain cross; below the mint letter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICT
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Francis I ND (1543-1547) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant monetary reform in France. Francis I, who ruled from 1515 to 1547, introduced a new currency system that replaced the old system of deniers and liards with a new system based on the silver franc. This coin, which was minted during his reign, features an image of the king on one side and the fleur-de-lis on the other, and was likely used in everyday transactions during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1543-1547) Y | 492969 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1543-1547) Z | 599382 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Liard - Francis I ND (1543-1547) coin.
