France Franc à Pied - Charles V, 1365

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Franc à Pied - Charles V
Year 1365
Ruler Charles V the Wise (Charles V le Sage) (1364–1380)
Composition Gold (.999)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.7
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

Franc à Pied - Charles V from France. Issued in 1365. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 30 mm and weighs 3.7 g.

Obverse
Charles V, crowned, standing under a gothic canopy accosted by lilies, wearing a coat of arms with fleur-de-lis over his coat of mail, holding a sword in his right hand and the hand of justice in his left.
Reverse
Within an angled quatrefoil, a cross in bloom, bearing a quatrefoil centered with a dot, flanked by two lilies and two coronets.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
ND (1365)  — € 3700,00 94%
ND (1365)  — — (fr) Dauphin comme signe initial au revers pour le Dauphiné (Dy#361). 12%

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