Hardi of Provence - Louis XII with quadrilobe

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1503-1506
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Hardi (1⁄80 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.56 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GadR1#130B
Obverse descriptionHalf-length bust of Louis XII facing, holding sword and scepter.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringLVDVICVS REX PVIE COmES
(Translation: Louis, king, count of Provence.)
Reverse descriptionCross with two lilies and two crowns in angles, all within quadrilobe.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmE DnI BEnEDITVm
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintA
Aix-en-Provence, France(?-1786)
MintageND (1503-1506) A - -
Catalog ID8335752490
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