Gold coin with two sides. The obverse side features a man with long hair wearing a crown and ornate clothing, facing left. The man's bust is surrounded by a dotted circle and the engraved text "MAG BR ET HIB ERREX * CAROLVS D G MAG" on the top half and "ANNO REGNI VICESIMO" on the bottom half. The reverse side features a shield with a crown on top divided into four sections, each containing a distinct symbol or cross. The shield is surrounded by a circle and the engraved text " FLORENT REGNA" on the top half and "FIDICAR REGN A" on the bottom half, with a decorative flourish on the right. The coin rests on a gray background.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 453 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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