© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Grand Franc à Cheval - William III of Bavaria ND
| Gold | 6.05 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William III "the foolish" of Bavaria (1356-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1362-1389 |
| Value | 2 Francs (80) |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with quatrefoil at center within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC : VINCIT : XPC : REGNAT : XPC : IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
The design imitates that of king John of France, first struck in 1360.Chalon suggests "Grand Franc a Cheval" instead of "Double" since the weight is less than double the smaller type (6 gr. versus 3.8 gr.).
Delmonte assigns R4 rarity, 2 or 3 known examples.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grand Franc à Cheval - William III of Bavaria ND (1362-1389) coin from County of Hainaut (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a knight on horseback, which is not commonly seen on coins from this time period.
