Dizain `Karolus` - Charles VIII hollowed cross

€426,032.00
IssuerFrance
Year1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dizain (1⁄24 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.319 silver)
Weight2.39 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#593 var. , GadR1#82B , Ciani#814 var. , LP#568 var.
Obverse descriptionLarge K uncial crowned, flanked by two lilies.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS FRAnCORVm REX
(Translation: Charles, King of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionHollowed cross crowned and cantoned with four lilies.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ SIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDICTV
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintSaint-Lô, France (1275-1693)
Tours, France
MintageND (1488)  - Saint-Lo: dot 19th -
ND (1488)  - Tours: dot 6th -
Catalog ID5407634210
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