Gros aux quadrilobes

€180,338.00
IssuerFrance
Year1354
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gros (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionBillon (.266 silver)
Weight2.88 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#299
Obverse descriptionCross with quadrilobes in the 2nd and 3rd quarters; double circular legend (external legend of religious nature and internal legend indicating the name of the king).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ BNDICTV : SIT: NOME : DNI : NRI : DEI : IHV : XPI + IOHANNES x REX
Reverse descriptionInscribed `FRAnC` in a single line in the field (completing the inner legend of the right) between two horizontal lines framed by two crowns, each of which is flanked by two lilies; outer border consisting of twelve lilies, each placed in the center of a double orb.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFRAnC
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1354)  - -
Catalog ID7756442580
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