© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Small Blanc with crown of Brittany - Charles VIII ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 1.34 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1483-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1498 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#426005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with lilies and crowned ermine speckles in angles, all within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ : SIT: nOmEn: DnI: BEnEDICTVm:
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : SIT: NOMEN: DNI: BENEDICTVM:
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
The Nantes mint attribution is uncertain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Small Blanc coin with the crown of Brittany is that it was issued during the reign of Charles VIII of France, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to centralize power in the French monarchy. Despite his achievements, Charles VIII's reign was cut short by his untimely death in 1498, at the age of 27.
