$12,575.00 USD
Issued during the reign of Jean II le Bon (John II the Good), this Mouton d'Or was minted in Paris and stands as a testament to the artistic and religious fervor of 14th-century France. The coin's design reflects the deep Christian symbolism prevalent during the era, with the Paschal Lamb representing Christ and the cross signifying the Christian faith. This particular emission dates to 17 January 1355, a period marked by the complexities of the Hundred Years' War and internal strife within the French kingdom.
Obverse: Depicts the nimbate Agnus Dei (Paschal Lamb) standing left, head turned right, bearing a long cross with a banner behind. The Latin legend reads: “AGN DEI QVI TOLL PCCA MVDI MISERERE NOB” (Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us). Below the lamb, within the tressure, is the inscription “IOh' REX” (John the King)
Reverse: Features a cross fleury with fleur-de-lis in each angle, enclosed within a quatrefoil adorned with additional fleurs-de-lis in the spandrels. The surrounding legend proclaims: “XP'C VINCIT XP'C REGNAT XP'C IMPERAT” (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands), emphasizing the divine right of kings and the supremacy of Christ.
Graded NGC MS62, this coin exhibits a bold strike with full legends and meticulously preserved devices. The surfaces beam with luster, and the intricate details of the lamb and cross are exceptionally sharp, making it a superb near-choice example of this popular "Paschal Lamb" type. Such high-grade specimens are rare, with few examples achieving Mint State status, underscoring the coin's desirability among collectors of medieval French numismatics.
