© CGB
© CGB
Royal d'Or - Charles ND
| Gold | 3.56 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brittany (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles (1341-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1358-1359 |
| Value | 1 ROyal d'Or |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flowered cross cantoned with four lilies diverging from the center; a rose in the heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC: VINCIT: XPC: REGNAT: XPC: IIIPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Royal d'Or - Charles ND (1358-1359) coin from Duchy of Brittany (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles V, who was the king of France from 1364 to 1380. During his reign, France was facing many challenges, including the Hundred Years' War with England, which lasted from 1337 to 1453, and the Black Death, which ravaged Europe in the mid-14th century. Despite these challenges, the Royal d'Or coin remained a popular and valuable form of currency, and its gold content made it a sought-after commodity.
