{"product_id":"1364-1380-gold-franc-a-pied-king-charles-v-ngc-ms63-copy","title":"1364-1380 Gold Franc à Pied King Charles V NGC MS63","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"742\" class=\"\"\u003eStruck during the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eKing Charles V\u003c\/strong\u003e of France (known as “Charles the Wise”), the \u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eFranc à Pied\u003c\/strong\u003e was introduced as part of a monetary reform aimed at stabilizing France’s war-torn economy in the aftermath of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eHundred Years’ War\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Black Death. The coin derives its name from the standing figure of the king depicted “à pied” (on foot), emphasizing royal authority and justice. The Franc à Pied is an iconic gold issue of late medieval France and one of the earliest representations of a monarch standing in full regalia on coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1188\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Displays the \u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"817\"\u003ecrowned, mantled figure of King Charles V\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing frontally beneath a \u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eGothic architectural canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e, holding a \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"918\"\u003esword in his right hand\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"978\"\u003escepter topped by the Hand of Justice in his left\u003c\/strong\u003e. The legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e“KAROLVS • DI • GR | FRAnCORV • RЄX”\u003c\/em\u003e, with saltire stops, translating to “Charles, by the Grace of God, King of the Franks.” This design conveys both martial readiness and sacred kingship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1592\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003ecross fleury\u003c\/strong\u003e within a quadrilobe, with alternating \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003ecrowns and fleurs-de-lis in the angles\u003c\/strong\u003e and additional fleurs in the spandrels. The legend \u003cem data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e“+XPC • VIИCIT • XPC • RЄGИAT • XPC • IMPЄRAT”\u003c\/em\u003e (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands) affirms divine approval of royal rule and was commonly used on medieval French coinage to reinforce the king's sacred authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1995\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS63, this coin is a choice uncirculated example with exceptional detail and bold central relief. It bears even comportment throughout with very little weakness, a rare quality in hammered medieval gold. Weighing approximately 3.72 grams, and cataloged under Fr-284, Dup-360, this specimen stands out for its artistry, strike quality, and high state of preservation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729104142506,"sku":"6688570-010","price":9315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6688570-010.png?v=1691511174","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1364-1380-gold-franc-a-pied-king-charles-v-ngc-ms63-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}