Franc on foot - Louis I of Anjou 1st type

€361,457.00
IssuerProvence, County of
Year1382-1384
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Franc (3)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionGold
Weight3.76 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#1690, PA#4047, Fr#215, Rolland#102
Obverse descriptionLouis standing facing in Gothic portico.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringkALABRI ⵓ AnD LVDOVICS  ⵓ DUX
(Translation: Louis, duke of Anjou and Calabria.)
Reverse descriptionOrnate cross fleurée with central pellet-in-rosette; crowns in angles; all within angled tetralobe; lis in spandrels.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ XPC ❀ VInCIT ❀ XPC ❀ REGnAT ❀ XPC ❀ IHPERAT
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1382-1384)  - -
Catalog ID4343119260
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