France Blanc - Louis XI, 1475 – 1483
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Blanc
Year
1475 – 1483
Ruler
Louis XI the Prudent (Louis XI le Prudent)
(1461–1483)
Composition
Billon (.359 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.11
Diameter (mm)
27.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Blanc from France. Issued from 1475 to 1483. Struck in Billon (.359 silver). Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 3.11 g.
- Obverse
- Three lilies posed 2 and 1 in a double trilobe topped by a sun.
- Reverse
- Cross in a double quadrilobe.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1475) | — | (fr) Lyon - croisette(+) en début de légendes et trèfle(♣)en fin de légendes | 18% | |
| ND (1475-1483) | — | (fr) La Rochelle point 9ème | 13% | |
| ND (1475-1483) | — | (fr) Saint-Lô, point 19ème au droit et au revers | 20% | |
| ND (1475-1483) | — | (fr) Tours, point 6ème | 30% | |
| ND (1475-1483) | — | Chalôns-en-Champagne | 15% |
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