France Double d'or - Philip VI, 1340
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Double d'or - Philip VI
Year
1340
Ruler
Philip VI the Fortunate (Philippe VI de Valois)
(1328–1350)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.78
Diameter (mm)
32.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Double d'or - Philip VI from France. Issued in 1340. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 32.5 mm and weighs 6.78 g.
- Obverse
- King seated in Gothic stall with canopy, holding both long and short scepters. (Philip, by the grace of God king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Cross fleurée with crowns in quarters, all within an angled quadrilobe, the angles ending in leaves. (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1340) | — |
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