½ Noble - John the Fearless ND
| Gold (.979) | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John the Fearless (1404-1419) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1416-1418 |
| Value | ½ Gold Noble |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#395751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate cross with a letter I at its center, inside an octolobe. A lion, crown and trefoil in each angle of the cross, and a small trefoil in each exterior angle of the polylobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ DOmInE ⁑ nE ⁑ IN ⁑ FVRORE ⁑ TVO ⁑ ARGVAS ⁑ mE
Lettering (regular font): ✠ DOMINE ⁑ NE ⁑ IN ⁑ FVRORE ⁑ TVO ⁑ ARGVAS ⁑ ME
Translation: Lord, in your fury do not rebuke me
Comment
The striking of half nobles was authorized in an ordinance of December 6, 1416 (which also authorized the striking of nobles and quarter nobles). de Pas mentions the ordinance and specifications for the coins (p. 47), but does not number the coin or provide an image, because he said (p.58) none of the half or quarter nobles were known to him at the time of his writing (1863). The devices and legends on this coin match those of the noble struck at the same time.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Noble coin from Burgundian Netherlands is that it features an image of John the Fearless, who was a prominent figure in the region's history and played a significant role in the county's politics and military campaigns.
