France Blanc - Charles VII, 1436 – 1461
1st type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Blanc
Year
1436 – 1461
Ruler
Charles VII the Victorious (Charles VII le Victorieux)
(1422–1461)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.93
Diameter (mm)
27.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Blanc from France. Issued from 1436 to 1461. Struck in Silver. Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 2.93 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of France between three crowns, in a double trilobe.
- Reverse
- Cross cantoned at 1 and 4 of a lily, at 2 and 3 of a crown, in a double quadrilobe.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1461 Briquet | — | (fr) Dijon (Briquet initial au droit et au revers) | 64% | |
| 1436 Briquet | — | (fr) Dijon (Briquet initial au droit et au revers) | 45% |
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