France Gros aux quadrilobes, 1354
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros
Year
1354
Ruler
John II the Good (Jean II le Bon)
(1350–1364)
Composition
Billon (.266 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.88
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gros from France. Issued in 1354. Struck in Billon (.266 silver). Measures 28 mm and weighs 2.88 g.
- Obverse
- Cross with quadrilobes in the 2nd and 3rd quarters; double circular legend (external legend of religious nature and internal legend indicating the name of the king).
- Reverse
- Inscribed "FRAnC" in a single line in the field (completing the inner legend of the right) between two horizontal lines framed by two crowns, each of which is flanked by two lilies; outer border consisting of twelve lilies, each placed in the center of a double orb.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1354) | — |
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