France Franc à cheval - Charles VII, 1424

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Franc à cheval - Charles VII
Year 1424
Ruler Charles VII the Victorious (Charles VII le Victorieux) (1422–1461)
Composition Gold (.999)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.06
Diameter (mm) 26.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Franc à cheval - Charles VII from France. Issued in 1424. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 3.06 g.

Obverse
The King on horseback, galloping to the left, sword raised, crowned with a crowned helmet, wearing over his haubert a fleurdelisé coat of arms; the horse's caparison is fleurdelisé.
Reverse
Cross flory and foliate with quatrefoil in heart, cantoned with a K at 2 and 3, within a quatrefoil adorned with two lilies and cantoned with shamrocks.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1424)  200 (fr) Romans (R finale).
ND (1424)  4.5K (fr) Toulouse (point 5e).

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