Blanc with crown of Provence - Charles VIII Aix

€426,565.00
IssuerFrance
Year1483-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.359 silver)
Weight2.49 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#590B , GadR1#95A , Ciani#810 , LP#565a
Obverse descriptionArms with crown above and two lilies at sides, all within trefoil.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS FRANCORVM REX
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross with lilies in angles, all within quatrefoil with three pellets and an A in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmEn D BEnEDITVm A
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintA
Aix-en-Provence, France(?-1786)
MintageND (1483-1498) A - -
Catalog ID5056920860
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