Jean II Le bon
Gold – Franc à cheval
950€
VF
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Jean II Le bon
VF
Gold – Franc à cheval
950€
Description:
Cleaned coin and mounted with lack of metal. Details are visible.
Period
Jean II le Bon
Type
Franc à cheval
Year
05/12/1360
Mint name
Not determined
Diameter
27 mm
Weight
3,74 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
Rare
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Comments :
The Franc à cheval was a new type introduced for Jean II in 1360, “having as its type the king charging into battle on a richly caparisoned horse. The name was applied to the coin because it was by its use in paying his ransom the king [captured by the English at the Battle of Poitiers] became free (franc).”