Douzain of Dauphine - Charles VIII shield of Dauphine-France

€426,510.00
IssuerFrance
Year1483-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.359 silver)
Weight2.37 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#589 var. , GadR1#93
Obverse descriptionArms of Dauphine-France.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringKAROLVS FRAnCORVm REX
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrown with two dolphins and two lilies in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDICTVm
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintGrenoble, France
MintageND (1483-1498)  - -
Catalog ID5948257190
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