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Mouton d'Or of King Jean le Bon of France, 1350-1364

1350–1364

France, Gothic period, 14th century

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Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Weight: 4.8 g (0.17 oz.)
Credit Line
The Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection 1964.372
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Location
106C Medieval Treasury(not visible)
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Description

Because this gold coin represents the Paschal Lamb, a symbol of Christ, on one of its faces, it is known as a "Golden Sheep"--Mouton d'Or in French.
Two sides of a gold coin feature Latin inscriptions circling an image on both sides (see "Inscriptions" field). On the left, a nimbed lamb faces right, holding a staff with a cross and banner above the text "IOH REX." On the right, a cross with stylized three-petaled lily designs at each end is enclosed within a four-lobed frame. Stamped Latin text follows the circular edges of both warm gold surfaces.

Mouton d'Or of King Jean le Bon of France, 1350-1364

1350–1364

France, Gothic period, 14th century

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