France
Charles V (1364-80) gold Franc à pied ND, from 20 April 1365, Fr-284, Dup-360, MS62 PCGS. KAROLVS x DI x GR | FRAnCORV x RЄX, crowned king standing facing with sword and Hand of Justice beneath a Gothic dais; lis in the fields to either side / + XPC * VInCIT * XPC * RЄGnAT * XPC * IMPЄRAT o, cross fleurée, crowns and lis in angles; all within a quadrilobe, lis in spandrels. Despite some weakness in the legends, the centers of this piece are superbly struck. The reverse design is entirely clear and the king's standing portrait is outstanding. Protected areas harbor reddish toning.
Estimate: 1600-2000 USD