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Franc on foot - Joanna I 2nd type ND
| Gold | 3.79 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Joanna I of Naples (1343-1382) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1362-1382 |
| Value | 1 Franc (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross fleurée with central pellet-in-rosette; crowns in angles; all within angled tetralobe; lis in spandrels.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ COmETISA ❀ PROVInCIE ❀ ET ❀ FORCALCERII ❀ Ak ❀ P
Lettering (regular font): ✠ COMETISA ❀ PROVINCIE ❀ ET ❀ FORCALCERII ❀ AK ❀ P
Translation: ... countess of Provence, Forcalquier and Piemont.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the image of Joanna I on foot, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of royalty on horseback. This design choice was likely made to emphasize Joanna's role as a powerful and capable ruler, rather than simply a symbol of wealth and status.
