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½ heaume d'or - Charles VI ND
1418 year| Gold (.916) | 2.54 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VI (1380-1422) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1418 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross trefoiled and leaved, with a rosette in the heart, within a small angled quatrefoil cantoned by four lilies, the whole within an angled quatrefoil cantoned by two small lilies, one small lily and three dots, two small lilies, one small lily and a saltire.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPC* VINCIT* XPC* REGNAT* XPC* INPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ heaume d'or - Charles VI ND (1418) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country. Charles VI was the king of France at the time, and he was known for his mental illness and instability, which led to a period of political upheaval and conflict. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the medieval minting process.
