© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Petit Blanc - Louis XII ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 1.16 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XII (1498-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1498-1515 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#434807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with lily and crown in opposite angles, all within quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT NOmEN DNI BENEDI
Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDI
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Petit Blanc - Louis XII ND (1498-1515) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XII, who ruled from 1498 to 1515, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The introduction of this coin, which was made of billon (a silver-copper alloy) and had a relatively low silver content, may have been a response to the economic pressures of the time and the need for a more widely available and affordable currency. Despite its relatively low value, the Petit Blanc - Louis XII ND coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
