1/2 Gros of Provence - Louis XI

€422,208.00
IssuerFrance
Year1483
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gros de Roi (17⁄240 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.53 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#569, GadR1#25, Ciani#947b, LP#551
Obverse descriptionThree lilies.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVDOVICVS FRANCORVM REX C D
(Translation: Louis, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionFloriated cross with two lilies and two L`s in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICTVM L
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintTarascon, France
MintageND (1483)  - -
Catalog ID2137468070
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