Double d'or - Philip VI ND (1340) front Double d'or - Philip VI ND (1340) back
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Double d'or - Philip VI ND

1340 year
Gold (.999) 6.78 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Philip VI (Philippe VI) (1328-1350)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1340
Value
2 Gold Ecus
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
6.78 g
Diameter
32.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#125597
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cross fleurée with crowns in quarters, all within an angled quadrilobe, the angles ending in leaves.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + : XP'C : VIИCIT : XP'C : REGИAT : XP'C : IMPERAT

Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands.

Comment

One of the rarest coins of the reign of Philip VI.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Double d'or - Philip VI ND (1340) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Philip VI, who was the first French king to introduce a gold coinage system. The Double d'or was one of the highest denominations of coinage at the time, and it was used to facilitate large transactions and trade between nations. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used by the general population, as it was primarily used by merchants and wealthy individuals. Today, the Double d'or - Philip VI ND (1340) coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians due to its rarity and historical significance.