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Franc à Pied - Raymond V ND
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Raymond V of Baux-Orange (1340-1393) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1365-1393 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross fleurée, crowns and lis in angles; all within a quadrilobe, lis in spandrels.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPC ★ VINCIT ★ XPC ★ REGHAT ★ XPC ★ IMPERAT
Lettering (regular font): XPC ★ VINCIT ★ XPC ★ REGHAT ★ XPC ★ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Comment
Imitation of the Franc à Pied of Charles V (see link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Franc à Pied - Raymond V ND (1365-1393) coin from the Principality of Orange is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Kingdom of France. The coin was issued during the reign of Raymond V, who was the Prince of Orange and a vassal of the King of France. However, during this time, the King of France, Charles V, was facing challenges from the English and the Holy Roman Empire, which led to a series of conflicts and political instability in the region. Despite these challenges, the Principality of Orange managed to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as the Franc à Pied - Raymond V ND (1365-1393), which is a testament to the principality's resilience and resourcefulness during a time of great upheaval.
