Franc on horse - Peter IV ND

Reverse

Floriated cross in quadrilobe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + PETRVS* DI* GR* COMES* EPISCOPVS* CAMEORV

Translation: Peter, by God's grace, count and bishop of Cambrai.

Comment

This horse franc features a legend with the four evangelists on the right, beginning with John (IOHANNES), thus imitating all the better the franc of King John II (see link below).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ce franc à cheval possède une légende avec les quatre évangélistes au droit, commençant par Jean (IOHANNES), imitant ainsi d'autant mieux le franc du roi Jean II (voir lien ci-dessous).

Interesting fact

The coin is quite rare and valuable, with only a few known examples existing in collections today. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War taking place during Peter IV's reign. Despite these challenges, the coin still features a beautiful design, with an image of the bishop on horseback and an ornate reverse side. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors.

• medieval
• early modern
• hre