Douzain with porcupine of Brittany - Louis XII (1st type)
Obverse
Shield of France topped by a crown and accosted by two crowned ermine spots, set on a porcupine.
Lettering: :LVDOVICVS:FRANCOR:REX:BRITONV:DVX
Reverse
Cross cantoned with four crowned ermine spots.
Lettering: :SIT:NOMEN:DNI:BENEDICTV:R:
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Louis XII (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Douzain (Numeric: 0.05) (Fraction: 1/20)
References
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Billon (.359 silver)
Weight
2.846 g
Size
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
:LVDOVICVS:FRANCOR:REX:BRITONV:DVX
Reverse Lettering
:SIT:NOMEN:DNI:BENEDICTV:R:
