1/2 Gold Hardi - Charles of France

€355,419.00
IssuerAquitaine, Duchy of
Year1469-1472
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Hardi (3⁄2)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionGold
Weight1.65 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy féodales#1150, Fr#21, PA#LXVII/6
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure of the duke facing, wearing fillet and holding sword and raising hand in benediction.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering* KAROLVS * DVX + * A*QVITAnIE
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Aquitaine.)
Reverse descriptionFloriated cross terminating in two oak leaves and an acorn.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPC VInCIT XPC REGnAT XPC InPERAT *
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1469-1472)  - -
Catalog ID5167419360
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