Franc on horseback - John II

€108,715.00
IssuerFrance
Year1360-1364
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Franc
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight3.85 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#294, Fr#279, Wikidata#Q3080522
Obverse descriptionKing mounted on caparisoned horse left, wearing armor, surcoat, helmet, and coronet.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOhAnnES:DEI :GRATIA FRAnCORV:REX
(Translation: John, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCompound cross fleuronee in quadrilobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+XPC*VInCIT*XPC*REGNAT*XPC*IMPERAT
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1360-1364)  - 5/12/1360 -
Catalog ID5341948520
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