© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groat - Louis II de Male ND
| Billon (.480 silver) | 1.1 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II of Male (1346-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1369-1370 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.480 silver) |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend. The letters F L A D' in the angles of the cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: B'nDIC T:Q:VE nIT:In nE:DI'
Lettering (regular font): B'NDIC T:Q:VE NIT:IN NE:DI'
Translation:
(Latin: Benedictum qui venit in nomine domini)
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Comment
Very scarce. Gaillard wrote that this coin was only known from mint records; Elsen first sold an example at auction in 2018, and since has sold two more.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat coin from County of Flanders (Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis II de Male, who was the Count of Flanders from 1346 until his death in 1384. During his rule, Louis II de Male faced many challenges, including the impact of the Black Death, which had a significant impact on the economy and population of the region. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained an important symbol of the county's wealth and power.
