France Frank on horse - Charles V, 1364

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Frank on horse - Charles V
Year 1364
Ruler Charles V the Wise (Charles V le Sage) (1364–1380)
Composition Gold (.999)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.91
Diameter (mm) 29.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Frank on horse - Charles V from France. Issued in 1364. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 3.91 g.

Obverse
Charles V on horseback, galloping to the left, sword held high, wearing a crowned helmet topped with a lily, and a fleurdelisé coat of arms over his chain mail; the horse's caparison is fleurdelisé. (Charles, king of the Franks by God's grace.)
Reverse
Leafy cross with quatrefoil heart within a quatrefoil decorated with palmettes and flanked by four hollowed-out trefoils. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1364)  —
ND (1364)  — (fr) Un dauphin initial au revers pour le "Franc à cheval du Dauphiné" (Dy#359)

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