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Franc à Pied - Guillaume de la Garde ND
| Gold | 3.63 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Arles (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | William of La Garde (1361-1374) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1366-1374 |
| Value | 20 Sous Tournois (1) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross tréflée; in center of cross, pellet within angled quadrilobe; lis in first and fourth quarters, crown in second and third; all within angled quadrilobe; lis in spandrels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPIC * VInCIT * XPIC * REGnAT * XPC * INPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Comment
Imitation of the Franc à Pied of King Charles V.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Franc à Pied - Guillaume de la Garde ND (1366-1374) coin from the Archbishopric of Arles is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Urban V, who was instrumental in the return of the Papacy to Rome after a period of residence in Avignon. This period saw significant political and economic upheaval, including the Hundred Years' War between England and France, and the rise of city-states and trade guilds. Despite these challenges, the Franc à Pied coin remained a widely used and respected form of currency throughout Europe, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after commodity.
