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
Reverse script
Latin
Mint
(LM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)