Agnel (coin)

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An agnel of Philip the Fair

An agnel, aignel, agnel d'or or mouton d’or was a French gold coin, invented by Louis IX of France in the 13th century. The first known examples were struck under Philip the Fair from 26 January 1311 onwards.

The obverse of the coin showed the Paschal Lamb or Agnus Dei, which gave the coin its name. The reverse showed a Gothic cross. The last agnels were struck under Charles VII of France in the 15th century.

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• http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b7700432x