France Dizain - Charles VIII, 1491 – 1498
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Blanc
Year
1491 – 1498
Ruler
Charles VIII the Affable (Charles VIII l'Affable)
(1483–1498)
Composition
Billon (.319 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.646
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Blanc from France. Issued from 1491 to 1498. Struck in Billon (.319 silver). Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.65 g.
- Obverse
- Large crowned oncial K accosted by two lilies workshop letter N for Nantes (or R for Rennes) at the end of the legend
- Reverse
- Crowned cross, cantoned by two lilies and two ermine spots - secret point under the letter of the workshop N for Nantes or R for Rennes
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1491-1498) N | — | (fr) Nantes | 53% | |
| ND (1491-1498) R | — | (fr) Rennes | 47% |
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