France Petit blanc aux écus - Henry VI, 1423

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Small Blanc
Year 1423
Ruler Henry VI (1422–1461)
Composition Billon (.399 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.631
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Small Blanc from France. Issued in 1423. Struck in Billon (.399 silver). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.63 g.

Obverse
Accented shields of France and France-Angleterre, intersecting the legend. punctuated by two superimposed besants.
Reverse
Plain Latin cross accosted by the letters h and R, punctuated by two superimposed besants.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1423)  — Le Mans - Racine
ND (1423)  — Paris - Couronne
ND (1423)  — Rouen - Léopard

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