© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Franc à pied - Waleran III ND
| Gold | 3.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Counties of Ligny and Saint-Pol (Saint-Pol, French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Waleran III (1371-1415) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1371-1415 |
| Value | 1 Franc (3) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In an angled quadrilobe, a flowered cross cantoned with two crowns and two lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC INPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Franc à pied coin is that it was minted during the reign of Waleran III, who was the Count of Ligny and Saint-Pol in the 14th century. The coin features an image of Waleran III on horseback, which symbolizes his power and influence as a ruler. Despite being made of gold, the coin was widely used in circulation and was considered a standard unit of currency in the French States. Its value was equivalent to 120 deniers, which was a significant amount at the time. Today, the Franc à pied coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
