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Liard of Dauphine - Charles VIII dolphin on obverse ND
| Billon (.212 silver) | 0.78 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1498 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.212 silver) |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DALPhInVS VIEnEnSIS
Lettering (regular font): DALPHINVS VIENENSIS
Translation: Dauphin of Viennois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard of Dauphine - Charles VIII (dolphin on obverse) ND (1483-1498) from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. Charles VIII, who ruled from 1483 to 1498, was known for his aggressive military campaigns and his efforts to centralize power in the French monarchy. This coin, which features a dolphin on the obverse and was made of billon (a silver-copper alloy) weighing 0.78 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions during this time period. Despite its small size and relatively low value, it remains an interesting artifact of French history and a testament to the enduring legacy of Charles VIII's reign.
