© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Gold Écu "with Eagle" - Louis II de Male ND
| Gold (.969) | 1.1 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II of Male (1346-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1352-1353 |
| Value | ¼ Gold Ecu (Gouden schild) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.969) |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross inside a quadrilobe. Trefoils in each external angle of the quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + XPC VICIT XP'C REGNAT XP'C IPERAT (punctuation by single annelets)
Lettering (regular font): + XPC VICIT XP'C REGNAT XP'C IPERAT (PUNCTUATION BY SINGLE ANNELETS)
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
Called kwart gouden schild met de adelaar in Dutch and quart d'écu a l'aigle in French.The "old" gouden schild / ecu with an eagle shield (and its subdivisions of 1/2 and 1/4) were minted between 1349 and 1358.
In 1373 they were replaced by a new gouden schild / ecu with a lion on the shield.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Gold Écu "with Eagle" - Louis II de Male ND (1352-1353) from County of Flanders (Belgian States) is that it features a unique eagle design on the reverse side, which was a symbol of power and authority during the reign of Louis II de Male. The eagle is depicted with its wings spread wide, holding a shield with the coat of arms of Flanders in its talons. This design was meant to signify the county's loyalty to the king and its connection to the broader European tradition of heraldry. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1352-1353) | 489540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Gold Écu "with Eagle" - Louis II de Male ND (1352-1353) coin.
