© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Petit Karolus - Charles VIII ND
1488 year| Billon (.319 silver) | 1.323 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1488 |
| Value | ½ Dizain (1⁄48 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.319 silver) |
| Weight | 1.323 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A crowned cross flanked by four lilies.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ☩ SIT: nOmEn: DnI: BEnEDICTVm
Lettering (regular font): ☩ SIT: NOMEN: DNI: BENEDICTVM
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Petit Karolus - Charles VIII ND (1488) coin from France is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VIII, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Italy. Despite his military endeavors, Charles VIII's reign was marked by financial difficulties, and the minting of this coin was likely an attempt to address these financial challenges by debasing the currency. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them less expensive to produce.
