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Petit Blanc with crown - Louis XI ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 1.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1474 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Cross with a lily and a crown in opposite angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + SIT* nOmEn* DnI* BEnEDITVm
Lettering (regular font): + SIT* NOMEN* DNI* BENEDITVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
The only difference between the 1st issue of 1461 and the second of 1474 is the theoretical weight (1.511 g. and 1.423 g. respectively).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Petit Blanc coin with crown - Louis XI ND (1461-1474) from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. Louis XI, also known as Louis the Prudent, was a thrifty and shrewd king who implemented various economic reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, to stabilize the French economy and strengthen the monarchy. The Petit Blanc coin, which was minted during his reign, features a crown on the obverse side, symbolizing the king's authority and power. Despite being made of Billon, a copper-silver alloy, the coin was still considered a valuable and reliable form of currency during its time. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the economic and political history of medieval France.
