© DePas (1863)
© DePas (1863)
½ Angel - Philip the Bold ND
| Gold (.979) | 2.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Bold (1384-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1387-1404 |
| Value | ½ Gold Angel |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#402530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross, annelet at the end of each arm, lion in each angle, within polylobe with eight small trefoils in the exterior angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ BEnEDICTVS + QVI + VEnIT + In +nOMInE + DOMInI
Lettering (regular font): ✠ BENEDICTVS + QVI + VENIT + IN +NOMINE + DOMINI
Translation: Blessed who comes in the name of the Lord
Comment
dePas (p.9-10) cites the ordonnance of 1387 which authorized the striking of the angel and half angel, at fineness of 23.g carats, and weight of 47.75 to the Troyes mark for the angel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Burgundian Netherlands. Philip the Bold, who ruled the region from 1387-1404, was known for his ambitious projects and military campaigns, which had a significant impact on the local economy. The coin's gold content and small weight suggest that it may have been used for everyday transactions, and its design may have reflected the cultural and artistic influences of the time.
