© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Franc a pied - Louis II de Male ND
| Gold | 4.17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II of Male (1346-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1384 |
| Value | 1 Franc on foot |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Triple floriate cross inside a polylobe. Letters F L A D in the angles, and lion of Flanders in circle at center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ BEИEDICTVS ⁑ QVI ⁑ VEИIT ⁑ IИ ⁑ ИOMIИE ⁑ DOMIИI
F L A D
Translation:
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc a pied coin featuring Louis II de Male from the County of Flanders is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis II, who was the Count of Flanders from 1346 until his death in 1384. During this time, the County of Flanders was facing economic and political challenges, including the impact of the Black Death, which had ravaged Europe in the mid-14th century, and the Hundred Years' War between England and France, which had begun in 1337. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that the region was still capable of producing high-quality currency, made from gold and featuring detailed designs.
