Dizain of Dauphine `Karolus` - Charles VIII dolphin on the left

€426,044.00
IssuerFrance
Year1483-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dizain (1⁄24 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.319 silver)
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#595A , GadR1#84 , Ciani#821 , LP#570 var.
Obverse descriptionLarge K uncial crowned, flanked by dolphin and lily.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS FRAnCORV REX
(Translation: Charles, King of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross with crown at ends and two lilies and two dolphins in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDICTV
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintGrenoble, France
MintageND (1483-1498)  - -
Catalog ID5930281520
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