© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Small Blanc with sun - Louis XI ND
| Billon (.359 silver) | 1.62 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XI (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1483 |
| Value | 1 Sizain (1⁄40 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.359 silver) |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in quadrifoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + SIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDIT
Lettering (regular font): + SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDIT
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Small Blanc coin with sun - Louis XI ND (1461-1483) 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 during his reign, including the creation of a new currency system that replaced the old denier with the livre tournois, which was divided into 20 sous, or silver pennies. This coin, made of billon (a silver and copper alloy) and weighing 1.62 grams, was a part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout France during this time period.
