Douzain with porcupine of Brittany - Louis XII Nantes mint, 2nd type

€8,642.00
IssuerFrance
Year1507
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionBillon
Weight2.846 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#674
Obverse descriptionFrench shield crowned with a coronet and flanked by two crowned ermine spots, standing on a porcupine.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering.LVDOVICVS: FRACOR: REX: B[...]: DVX.
(Translation: Louis, king of the Franks, duke of the Brittons.)
Reverse descriptionScalloped cross, cantoned with four crowned ermine spots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+. SIT: nOMEn: DNI: BEnEDICTVM. N.
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintN
Nantes, France (?-1837)
MintageND (1507) N - -
Catalog ID6285814630
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