Right-turned bust, crowned and wearing the royal mantle, of Charles V `The Wise`, King of France. Son of Jean II `Le Bon` and Bonne de Luxembourg. In the background, the Château de Vincennes and its keep, which he refurbished.
Obverse lettering
CHARLES V, SAGE ET LETTRE, IL RENOVA
LE ROYAUME
1364-1380
Santucci
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Text in the center, plant crown, scroll at the bottom. Different lozenge The Franklin Medallion (Franklin mint)
Reverse lettering
CHARLES V
CEDE PUIS
RECONQUIERT SON
ROYAUME, PROTEGE
LES LETTRES ET LES
ARTS ET REFORME
LES FINANCES
LM
L?HISTOIRE de FRANCE
