France Grand blanc de Bretagne - Louis XII, 1499 – 1514
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Douzain
Year
1499 – 1514
Ruler
Louis XII
(1498–1515)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.53
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Douzain from France. Issued from 1499 to 1514. Struck in Billon. Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.53 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of France under a coronet, accosted by two ermine spots within a trilobe. ermine spot in exergu (under the shield).
- Reverse
- Cross cantoned by two lilies in 1 and 4 and two crowned ermines in 2 and 3, within a quatrefoil.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1499-1507) N | — | (fr) Nantes | 63% | |
| ND (1499-1514) R | — | (fr) Rennes | 63% |
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