France (1512) dizain
This specimen was lot 1245 in Jean Elsen sale 142 (Brussels, September 2019), where it sold for €110 (about US$143 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"FRANCE, Royaume, Louis XII (1498-1515), billon dizain Ludovicus, s.d. (1512), point 12e, Lyon. D/ Grand L oncial couronné, entre X-II. R/ Croix ornée, cantonnée de deux lis et deux L. Très Beau. (kingdom of France, Louis XII, 1498-1515, undated billon dizain of Louis, twelfth point, Lyon mint. Obverse: large crowned "L" between "X-II"; reverse: ornate cross cantonned with two lilies and two "L's". Very Fine.)"
This type was struck towards the end of the reign of Louis XII and had a face value of ten deniers tournois. Louis XII spent most of his reign and his treasure on his Italian adventures, wherein he tried and failed to conquer Milan and Naples.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 2.64 g, .319 fine silver, this specimen 2,50 g.
Catalog reference: Roberts-3371, Dupl-676; Ci. 941; Laf. 614.
- Duplessy, Jean, Les Monnaies Françaises Royales de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI (987-1793), Tome I, 2e édition, Paris: Maison Platt, 1999.
- Roberts, James N., The Silver Coins of Medieval France (476-1610 AD), S. Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1996.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 142, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2019.
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