© CGB
© CGB
Sol coronat - Charles II of Navarre ND
| Billon | 1.41 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Evreux (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles II of Navarre (1343-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1343-1378 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée with lilies in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⚜️ COM ⚜️ ESE ⚜️ BRO ⚜️ ICEN
Translation: Count of Évreux.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the "Sol coronat" or "crowned sun" motif on the obverse side. This image depicts a sun with a face in the center, surrounded by a circle of rays, and is topped with a small crown. This symbol was used by Charles II of Navarre, who ruled the region from 1343 to 1378, and was meant to represent the king's authority and connection to the divine. The use of this motif on the coinage of the time was a way to reinforce the king's power and legitimacy, and it remains a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
