© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Franc on foot - Robert II ND
| Gold | 3.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Cambrai (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Robert II of Geneva (1368-1371) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1368-1371 |
| Value | 1 Franc (3) |
| Currency | Évêché de Cambrai |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flowered cross with lilies and crowns in quarters, all within polylobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the image of a bishop's mitre on the reverse side, which reflects the coin's origins in the Bishopric of Cambrai. This design element sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive piece of numismatic history.
