Liard de Bretagne Nantes ou 'Dauphin à l'hermine'- Charles VIII dit 'l'Affable'

Issuer France
Year 1492-1498
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Billon (.239 silver)
Weight 1.046 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#602, LP#576, Ciani#830
Obverse description Dolphin on the left; a fleck of ermine under the head.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering : KAROLVS : FRANCORV:RM : N :
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, King of the Franks.)
Reverse description Cross confined to the 1st and 4th of a lily, to the 2nd and 3rd of a crowned ermine speckle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering : SIT : NOMEN : DNI : BENEDICTV : N
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Mint N
Nantes, France (?-1837)
R
Rennes, France
Mintage ND (1492-1498) N - -
ND (1492-1498) R - 1492 -
Numisquare ID 3000720410
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