Double Tournois - Louis XI 2nd issue, with annulets

€420,651.00
IssuerFrance
Year1476
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionBillon (.119 silver)
Weight1.03 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#562A, GadR1#14A, Ciani#775, LP#545a
Obverse descriptionThree lilies in trilobe with annulets.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ LVDOVICVS FRAnCORVM REX
(Translation: Louis, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross in quatrefoil with annulets.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT nOMEn DnI BEnEDICTVM
Edge
MintAngers, France (mid 8th century -
1662)
Montélimar, France (?-1593)
MintageND (1476)  - Angers: crescent 7th -
ND (1476)  - Montelimar: heart 3rd -
Catalog ID7389706510
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