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

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.a
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Location
106C Medieval Treasury
Print

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.
One side of a gold coin features a central lamb facing left with textured fleece and a halo. Behind the lamb stands a tall cross with a waving banner. Below the lamb, the word REX is stamped. The central scene is framed by a border of small arches. Latin text in a circular band surrounds the image, terminating in a thin, beaded rim around the outer edge.

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

1350–1364

France, Gothic period, 14th century

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