Reproduction - Golden Franc 'on horseback'

€2.00
LocationFrance
Year
TypeCoin replica
CompositionGold (.999) plated billon (.333 silver)
Weight5 g
Diameter26 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
PeriodFifth Republic (1958-date)
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Obverse descriptionJohn II on horseback, galloping to the left, sword held high, wearing a crowned helmet topped with a lily, wearing a fleur-de-lis coat of arms over his chain mail, the horse`s caparison is also embroidered with flowers of lilies.
Obverse letteringIOhAnnES:DEI :GRACIA FRAnCORV:REX
(Translation: John, by the grace of God, King of the Franks)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionLeafy cross with quatrefoil heart, within a quatrefoil decorated with palmettes and flanked by four hollowed-out trefoils.
Reverse lettering+XPC*VInCIT*XPC*REGNAT*XPC*IMPERAT COPY
(Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands)
Reverse script
Engraver
MintageND  - - 10 000
Catalog ID4940540970
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