© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Rider - Philip the Good ND
| Gold (.992) | 1.62 g |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1419-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1434-1440 |
| Value | ½ Gold Rider |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.992) |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Burgundian shield over a floriate triple cross, each arm tipped with a pinecone
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT ⁑ NOMEN ⁑ DNI ⁑ BENEDICTVM ⁑ AMEN
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT ⁑ NOMEN ⁑ DNI ⁑ BENEDICTVM ⁑ AMEN
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord, amen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Burgundy and a member of the House of Valois. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and his rule saw the rise of the Burgundian Netherlands as a center of trade and culture. The coin itself is made of gold and weighs 1.62 grams, making it a valuable and rare piece for collectors.
