Double d'or - Philip VI

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1340
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Gold Ecus
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight6.78 g
Dimensions32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#267, Dy royales#253
Obverse descriptionKing seated in Gothic stall with canopy, holding both long and short scepters.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPh` : DE : GRA x | x FRAnC : REX
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross fleurée with crowns in quarters, all within an angled quadrilobe, the angles ending in leaves.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ : XP`C : VIИCIT : XP`C : REGИAT : XP`C : IMPERAT
(Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1340)  - -
Catalog ID1792966670
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