Reproduction - Golden Franc 'on horseback'

Location France
Year
Type Coin replica
Composition Gold (.999) plated billon (.333 silver)
Weight 5 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description John 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 script
Obverse lettering IOhAnnES:DEI :GRACIA FRAnCORV:REX
(Translation: John, by the grace of God, King of the Franks)
Reverse description Leafy cross with quatrefoil heart, within a quatrefoil decorated with palmettes and flanked by four hollowed-out trefoils.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering +XPC*VInCIT*XPC*REGNAT*XPC*IMPERAT COPY
(Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4940540970
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