France Gros with crown - John II, 1358 – 1359

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Gros
Year 1358 – 1359
Ruler John II the Good (Jean II le Bon) (1350–1364)
Composition Billon (.319 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.589
Diameter (mm) 31.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Gros from France. Issued from 1358 to 1359. Struck in Billon (.319 silver). Measures 31.5 mm and weighs 4.59 g.

Obverse
Flowered Latin cross, with central circle of dots, dividing interior lettering punctuated by two superposed stars, within circle of dots; outer lettering in a second circle of dots. (John, by the grace of GodBlessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ)
Reverse
Lettering on two lines completing the obverse inner lettering, below crown, within dotted circle ; surrounded by twelve lilies in oves (King of the Francs)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1359)  — Dy#305C - 4th issue
ND (1358)  — Dy#305 - 1st issue
ND (1358)  — Dy#305A - 2nd issue
ND (1358)  — Dy#305B - 3rd issue

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