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Liard of Provence at the L - Louis XII ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1506 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Plain, short cross inside quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + SIT: NOME: DNI: BENEDITV.
Lettering (regular font): + SIT: NOME: DNI: BENEDITV.
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard of Provence coin is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XII, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The coin's design features the king's name and title, "Ludovicus XII Dei Gratia Francorum Rex," which translates to "Louis XII, by the grace of God, King of the Franks." This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during a time of significant economic and political change in France.
