France Royal d'or - Jean II, 1358 – 1359

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Royal d'or - Jean II
Year 1358 – 1359
Ruler John II the Good (Jean II le Bon) (1350–1364)
Composition Gold (.999)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.7
Diameter (mm) 27.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Royal d'or - Jean II from France. Issued from 1358 to 1359. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 3.7 g.

Obverse
The crowned king standing frontally under a Gothic canopy with pinnacles, holding the fleur-de-lis scepter in his right hand.
Reverse
Heart-curved cross of flowers and leaves, adorned with a finial and flanked by four lilies; all within a polylobe.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1359)  — (fr) 2e émission (Dy#293A)
ND (1358)  — (fr) 1re émission

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