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Franc on horseback - John II ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.85 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1360-1364 |
| Value | 1 Gold Franc |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Compound cross fleuronee in quadrilobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +XPC*VInCIT*XPC*REGNAT*XPC*IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Comment
This coin was devised by John II after his release from captivity in London and struck to pay his ransom owed to the English, who kept his son Louis as a hostage. Jean voluntarily returned to England, where he later died, to be a hostage after his son Louis escaped captivity.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Franc on horseback - John II ND (1360-1364) from France made of Gold (.999) weighing 3.85 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Hundred Years' War. Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the medieval minting process.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1360-1364) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Franc on horseback - John II ND (1360-1364) coin.
