© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Obol Tournois of Dauphine - Louis XI 1st issue ND
| Billon (.049 silver) | 0.31 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1483 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.049 silver) |
| Weight | 0.31 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#418863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: FRAnCORV
Lettering (regular font): FRANCORV
Translation: [King of the] Franks.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol Tournois of Dauphine - Louis XI (1st issue) ND (1461-1483) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XI, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the French economy. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the coin's minting process was also a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more accessible to the general population.
