© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Guilder "Burgundian" - Charles the Bold ND
| Gold (.792) | 1.61 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1467-1474 |
| Value | ½ Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.792) |
| Weight | 1.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Burgundy in polylobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: KAROLVS × DEI × GRA × DVX × BVRG × CO × FLA
Lettering (regular font): KAROLVS × DEI × GRA × DVX × BVRG × CO × FLA
Unabridged legend: Karolus Dei Gratia Dux Burgundiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Charles, by God's grace Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Guilder "Burgundian" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was known for his ambitious and sometimes controversial policies, including his attempts to centralize power and expand the Burgundian territories. Despite his controversial reign, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and cultural significance of the Burgundian Netherlands during that time.
