Douzain of Dauphine - Charles VIII shield of Dauphine-France

Issuer France
Year 1483-1498
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Billon (.359 silver)
Weight 2.37 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#589 var. , GadR1#93
Obverse description Arms of Dauphine-France.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering KAROLVS FRAnCORVm REX
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse description Crown with two dolphins and two lilies in angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering SIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDICTVm
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Mint Grenoble, France
Mintage ND (1483-1498) - -
Numisquare ID 5948257190
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