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Gros à la fleur de lys ND
1358 year| Billon (.319 silver) | 3.47 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | John II (Jean II) (1350-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1358 |
| Value | 1 Gros (1⁄20 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.319 silver) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#122092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross cantoned with four lilies.
Lettering: +BNDICTV: SIT: NOME: DNI: NRI: DEI: IHV: XPI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gros à la fleur de lys ND (1358) coin from France is that it was minted during the reign of King John II, who was captured by the English during the Hundred Years' War and forced to sign the Treaty of Brétigny, which gave England control over large parts of France. Despite this, the coin still features the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of French royalty, indicating the continued importance of the monarchy even during this time of political upheaval.
