½ Gold Écu "with Eagle" - Louis II de Male ND (1352-1353) front ½ Gold Écu "with Eagle" - Louis II de Male ND (1352-1353) back
½ Gold Écu "with Eagle" - Louis II de Male ND (1352-1353) photo
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½ Gold Écu "with Eagle" - Louis II de Male ND

 
Gold (.969) 2.2 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Flanders (Belgian States)
Count
Louis II of Male (1346-1384)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1352-1353
Value
½ Gold Ecu (Gouden schild)
Currency
Groot (864-1506)
Composition
Gold (.969)
Weight
2.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310209
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriate triple cross inside a quadrilobe. Trefoils in each external angle of the quadrilobe

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + XP'C: VInCIT: XP'C: REGNAT: XP'C: INPERAT (punctuation by double annelets)

Lettering (regular font): + XP'C: VINCIT: XP'C: REGNAT: XP'C: INPERAT (PUNCTUATION BY DOUBLE ANNELETS)

Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands

Comment

Called "gouden schild met de adelaar" in Dutch.

The "old" gouden schild / ecu with an eagle shield (and its subdivisions of 1/2 and 1/4) were minted between 1348 and 1357.
In 1373 they were replaced by a new gouden schild / ecu with a lion on the shield.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ 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 allegiance to the French crown and its commitment to protecting its territories. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1352-1353)  286900 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gold Écu "with Eagle" - Louis II de Male ND (1352-1353) coin.