France Lion d'or - Philippe VI, 1338
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Lion d'or - Philippe VI
Year
1338
Ruler
Philip VI the Fortunate (Philippe VI de Valois)
(1328–1350)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.9
Diameter (mm)
29.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Lion d'or - Philippe VI from France. Issued in 1338. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 4.9 g.
- Obverse
- Philip VI crowned, seated in a Gothic stall with baldachin, holding a long scepter in his right hand, a short one in his left, his feet resting on a lion on the left.
- Reverse
- Four-lobed cross with flowers within a quatrefoil decorated with leaves and flanked by four shamrocks without tails.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1338) | — |
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