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Chaise d'or - Philippe VI ND
1346 year| Gold (.999) | 4.7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip VI (Philippe VI) (1328-1350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1346 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four-lobed, leafy, fleur-de-lys cross, curved in a heart shape, within a trefoil quatrefoil flanked by four wreaths.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +: XP'C: VINCIT: XP'C: REGHAT: XP'C: IMPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chaise d'or - Philippe VI ND (1346) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of King Philippe VI, who ruled from 1328 to 1350, a period marked by the Hundred Years' War with England and the Black Death, a pandemic that devastated much of Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design showcasing the expertise of medieval French minting techniques.
