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JOHN II THE GOOD SONS OF PHILIPPE VI DE VALOIS 22...

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JOHN II THE GOOD SONS OF PHILIPPE VI DE VALOIS 22 August 1350 - 8 April 1364 + IOHANNES: DEI ... GRA . FRANCORVM : REX. (h et n onciales). The crowned king, in armour, sitting frontally on a throne with pinnacles, holding a shield of lilies and a sword. Polylobe. R/. + XPC: VINCIT: XPC: REGNAT: XPC: IMPERAT. Punctuation by 2 superimposed long necklaces. Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands. Four-lobed and flowered cross, in a leafy quatrefoil with four shamrocks, one of which has its point turned towards the centre. Gold shield on the chair (1st issue 18 March 1351). Regular custard. Handsome/T.B A medieval gold coin, 14th Century. WEIGHT : 4.54 GR - 0.16 OZ.