Hardi - Louis XI 2nd issue

€216,746.00
IssuerFrance
Year1472-1478
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Hardi (1⁄80 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionBillon (.239 silver)
Weight0.84 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#559, Ciani#943, LP#616, GadR1#17, GadR1#17A
Obverse descriptionKing standing, crowned, holding sword.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringLVDOVICVS ° DEI GRACIA °
(Translation: Louis, by God`s grace.)
Reverse descriptionCross with two lilies and two crowns in quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT : nOMEn : DnI BEnEDITVM
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintAngers, France (mid 8th century -
1662)
Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
La Rochelle, France (?-1837)
MintageND (1472-1478)  - Angers: dot 7th -
ND (1472-1478)  - Bordeaux -
ND (1472-1478)  - La Rochelle; bust under a canopy: dot 9th -
ND (1472-1478)  - La Rochelle: dot 9th -
Catalog ID1988431900
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