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Franc on foot - Louis I of Anjou 1st type ND
| Gold | 3.76 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | County of Provence (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis I of Anjou (1382-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1382-1384 |
| Value | 1 Franc (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.76 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 the Standard circulation coin Franc on foot - Louis I of Anjou (1st type) ND (1382-1384) from County of Provence (French States) made of Gold weighing 3.76 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis I of Anjou, who was a powerful king and a member of the House of Anjou, a royal house that ruled over many parts of Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's design features the king on horseback, symbolizing his power and influence. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
