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Obol Tournois of Dauphine - Louis XI 2nd issue ND
1476 year| Billon (.053 silver) | 0.67 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1476 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.053 silver) |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#418982 |
|---|---|
| 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 (2nd issue) ND (1476) coin is that it was used as a form of currency in France during the reign of Louis XI, who was known as the "Prudent" king for his wise and frugal rule. Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, the coin was valued at a relatively high denomination, indicating the strong economy and financial management of the kingdom during that time.
