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Denier d'or aux fleurs de lis - Jean II ND
1351 year| Gold (.999) | 4.9 g | - |
| 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 (.999) |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross floriated and leaved with quatrefoil in heart, within a quatrefoil floriated flanked by four lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +XPC*VInCIT*XPC*REGNAT*XPC*IMPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier d'or aux fleurs de lis - Jean II ND (1351) coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Jean II of France, who was known for his efforts to restore the French economy and currency after the devastation of the Hundred Years' War. The coin's design features a unique blend of medieval and Renaissance elements, with the fleur-de-lis symbolizing the French monarchy and the Gothic script indicating the coin's denomination. Despite being made of gold, the coin was widely used in circulation and was an important part of the French economy during this time period.
