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Écu d'or à la chaise - Jean II ND
1351 year| Gold (.875) | 4.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1351 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross four-lobed and flowered, in a quadrilobe decorated with leaves and canted by four shamrocks without tail accosted by a point.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPCX VINCITX XPCX REGNATX XPCX IMPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Écu d'or à la chaise - Jean II ND (1351) coin is that it was minted during the reign of King John II of France, who was known for his efforts to stabilize the French economy and restore the value of the currency. The coin's design features the king seated on a throne, surrounded by symbols of the French monarchy, and its gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity. Despite being minted over 650 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
