© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Franc à Cheval - William III of Bavaria ND
| Gold | 3.8 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William III "the foolish" of Bavaria (1356-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1356-1389 |
| Value | Franc = Livre (40) |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with quatrefoil at center within quatrefoil decorated with palmettes at interior cusps and trefoils in exterior corners
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC : VINCIT : XPC : REGNAT : XPC : IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
Estimated to have been minted around 1362-1364.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Franc à Cheval - William III of Bavaria coin is that it features a unique design element - a horse's head on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name "Franc à Cheval" meaning "Horse Franc" in French.
