Franc on horseback - John II
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Features
| Issuer |
Francja
(France)  |
|---|---|
| Król |
John II (Jean II) (1350-1364)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1360-1364 |
| Value | 1 Gold Franc |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Złoto (.999) |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 108715 |
| References | Dy royales# 294 Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes).Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/) |
Series: Franc à cheval
Obverse
(en) King mounted on caparisoned horse left, wearing armor, surcoat, helmet, and coronet.
Script: łaciński
Lettering: IOhAnnES:DEI :GRATIA FRAnCORV:REX
Unabridged legend: Iohannes Dei Gratia Francorum Rex
Reverse
(en) Compound cross fleuronee in quadrilobe.
Script: łaciński
Lettering: +XPC*VInCIT*XPC*REGNAT*XPC*IMPERAT
Unabridged legend: Christus Vincit Christus Regnat Christus Imperat
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), Francja (864-date)Comments
(en) This coin was devised by John II after his release from captivity in London and struck to pay his ransom owed to the English, who kept his son Louis as a hostage. Jean voluntarily returned to England, where he later died, to be a hostage after his son Louis escaped captivity.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (1360-1364) | 
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$ 1300 | $ 1500 | (en) 5/12/1360 | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 79
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Bullion value: USD 551.90
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of złoto at 143 494 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual złoto weight: 0.124 oz
Current złoto price: 4463.18 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 147 Lot 1489 
|
4 Jun 2021 | VF |
USD 1045.18
(EUR 900.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a. | |||||
 |
Sincona AG Auction 66 Lot 1386
|
19 Oct 2020 | VF |
USD 726.98
(CHF 575.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Sincona AG | |||||
 |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 143 Lot 753
|
7 Dec 2019 | F |
USD 1045.18
(EUR 900.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a. | |||||
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