Blanc with crown of Provence - Charles VIII Tarascon

€426,511.00
IssuerFrance
Year1483-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.359 silver)
Weight2.63 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#590 , GadR1#95 , Ciani#– , LP#565 var.
Obverse descriptionArms with crown above and two lilies at sides, all within trefoil.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS FRANCORVM REX L T
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross with lilies in angles, all within quatrefoil.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDITVM
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintT
Tarascon, France (?-1593)
MintageND (1483-1498) T - -
Catalog ID4043758410
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