© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Noble - Philip the Good ND
| Gold (.995) | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1419-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1428-1432 |
| Value | ½ Gold Noble |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.995) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate cross inside an octolobe. A lion and crown in each angle of the cross, and a small trefoil in each exterior angle of the polylobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ DOMINE : DE : IN : FVRORE : TVO : ARGVAS : ME
Lettering (regular font): ✠ DOMINE : DE : IN : FVRORE : TVO : ARGVAS : ME
Translation: Lord, in your fury do not rebuke me
Comment
3d emission.According to Deschamps-dePas, an ordonnance of 14 September, 1427 instructed the Ghent mint to produce golden nobels and half nobels according to the same specifications as used in England ("...aussi bons en poix et en aloy comme ceulx que l'en forge ... en Engleterre"). The nobel of 23 7/8 carats and 6.95 grams was valued at 84 gros, and the half nobel at 42.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Noble coin from Burgundian Netherlands is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Good, who was a powerful and influential ruler in the 15th century. He played a significant role in shaping the region's politics, economy, and culture, and his reign saw the rise of the Burgundian Netherlands as a major power in Europe. The coin itself is made of gold (.995) and weighs 3.48 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
