FRANCE, Royal. Charles V le Sage (the Wise), 1364-1380. Franc à pied (Gold, 28 mm, 3.79 g, 1 h), uncertain provincial mint, after 1368. +KAROLVS DI GR FRANCORV REX Charles V standing facing within Gothic arch flanked by field of lis, holding sword and scepter surmounted by Hand of Justice. Rev. + XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT Voided short cross potent over cross fleurée; at center, pellet within polylobe; lis and crown alternating in angles; all within polylobe, with lis in each spandrel. Duplessy 360a. A beautiful and well struck example. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'400 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |