france-1360-item
DenominationFranc à Cheval
Country / EmpireFrance
Obverse DesignKing John II on horseback, galloping left, wearing armor and crown, holding a sword aloft. Legend: "IOHANNES DEI GRATIA FRANCORV REX" (John, by the Grace of God, King of the Franks).
Reverse DesignOrnate floriated cross with trefoils in the angles, within a quatrefoil, with crowns in the outer angles. Legend: "XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT" (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands).
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