© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Patac - Charles VIII ND
1491 year| Billon | 0.65 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1491 |
| Value | 1 Patac (1⁄180 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two lilies above shield of Marseille.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAV MASSILIE
Translation: City of Marseille.
Interesting fact
The Patac - Charles VIII ND (1491) coin was minted during the reign of King Charles VIII of France, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his introduction of the franc as the standard currency of France. The coin's design features the king's name and title, "KARLUS VIII DEI GRATIA," and a cross fleury, which was a symbol of French royalty. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Patac - Charles VIII ND (1491) coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted during this time period.
