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Gold Royal - Charles II of Navarre ND
1359 year| Gold | 3.55 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Evreux (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles II of Navarre (1343-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1359 |
| Value | 1 Gold Royal |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross with lilies in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Comment
Imitation of the 2nd issue of the Gold Royal of John II the Good (see link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Royal - Charles II of Navarre ND (1359) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued by the County of Evreux, which was a powerful feudal state in northern France, and it features an image of Charles II, who was the King of Navarre and Count of Evreux. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the county's loyalty to the king and its desire to assert its independence from the French crown. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and valuable, making it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.