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Blanc with K - Charles of Alencon

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Issuer Archbishopric of Lyon (French States)
Archbishop Charles of Alencon (1365-1375)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1365-1375
Value 1 Blanc (1⁄60)
Currency Livre
Composition Silver
Weight 2.28 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
333089
References Dy féodales# 2556
Jean Duplessy. Les monnaies françaises féodales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes).
, Boudeau# 1141
Élie Boudeau. Monnaies Françaises Provinciales (4 volumes).
, PA# 5065
Faustin Poey d'Avant. Monnaies féodales de France (15 volumes).

Obverse

Large K between two lilies; twelve lilies around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ PRIMA SEDES

Translation:
Charles.
Seat of the primate...

Reverse

Cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
⚜️ GALLIARVM
✠ ARChIEPISCOPUS ET COMES LUGDUNENSIS

Translation:
... of the Gauls.
Archbishop and Count of Lyon.

Mint

Lyon, France (413-1858)

Comments

Imitation of the Blanc with K of King Charles V (see link).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1365-1375) 

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