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Liard with dolphin - Louis XII ND
| Billon (.239 silver) | 0.69 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1498-1515 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.239 silver) |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#434454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with annulet in one quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nOMEn DnI BEnEDICTVM
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICTVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Liard with dolphin - Louis XII ND (1498-1515) from France made of Billon (.239 silver) weighing 0.69 g is that it features a unique design element - a dolphin. The dolphin was a symbol of Louis XII's royal coat of arms, and its inclusion on the coin was a nod to the king's reputation as a strong and capable ruler, much like the dolphin's reputation as a powerful and intelligent sea creature.
