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Petit royal d'or - Philippe IV ND
1290 year| Gold (.999) | 3.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (Philippe IV) (1285-1314) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1290 |
| Value | ½ Gold Royal |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross with leaves and flowers, intersecting the legend, flanked by four lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + FRACORVM REX
Comment
One of the rarest coins minted during the reign of Philip IV the Fair.He was the first French king to put his effigy on the gold coins he had minted in 1290.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Petit royal d'or - Philippe IV ND (1290) coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip IV of France, also known as Philip the Fair, who ruled from 1285 to 1314. This coin was part of a series of gold coins that were introduced by Philip IV to replace the earlier deniers and sous, and it was used as a means of promoting the king's image and authority throughout his kingdom. Despite its small size, the Petit royal d'or was a significant coin in its time and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1290) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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