© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Franc on foot - Joanna I 5th type ND
| Gold | 3.77 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 | 3.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362266 |
|---|---|
| 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: + XPC VInCIT XPC REGnAT XPC IHPERAT
Lettering (regular font): + XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IHPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the king's feet are depicted as being on the ground, rather than on a throne or pedestal, symbolizing a more down-to-earth and accessible approach to leadership.
