© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Gold Guilder - Charles II of Navarre ND
| Gold | 3.38 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | County of Evreux (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles II of Navarre (1343-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1343-1378 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (3) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#215335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing standing full-figure of Saint John the Baptist bendeicting with his right hand and holding a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · IOHA NNES · B ·
Translation: Saint John the Baptist.
Comment
Previously given to William II of Hainaut, bishop of Cambrai (C HA = Count HAinaut), Cambrai (CHA = CHAmeraco); Carrette (CHA = CHAReto) or Florent of Hainaut, Prince of Achaie.In 1962, Philip Grierson suggested to read the legend REX CHA[rles] for Charles the Bad, Count of Évreux.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guilder coin of Charles II of Navarre is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was also known as Charles the Bad, and was part of a series of coins minted to help finance his military campaigns. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of medieval coin makers.
