France Denier Tournois - Charles VIII, 1483

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1483
Ruler Charles VIII the Affable (Charles VIII l'Affable) (1483–1498)
Composition Billon (.079 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.75
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from France. Issued in 1483. Struck in Billon (.079 silver). Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.75 g.

Obverse
Two lilies in a trilobe.
Reverse
Cross in a quatrefoil.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1483)  — (fr) Coquille St-Jacques en début de légende - Dijon 60%
ND (1483)  — (fr) Point 19ème - Paris 30%
ND (1483)  — (fr) Point 5ème - Toulouse 10%
ND (1483)  — (fr) Point 7ème - Poitiers

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