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Agnel d'or - Charles IV ND
1322 year| Gold (.999) | 4.136 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (1322-1328) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1322 |
| Value | 1 Gold Agnel |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 4.136 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross four-lobed, foliated and floreted, within a quatrefoil floret and flanked by four lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XP'C. VINCIT° XP'C° REGNAT° XP'C° IMPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Agnel d'or - Charles IV ND (1322) coin is that it was used as a form of currency in medieval France and was considered to be a symbol of wealth and power. The coin was named after the angel depicted on one of its sides, which was said to represent the king's divine right to rule. The coin's high gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after currency, not only in France but also throughout Europe.
