© tdziemia (CC BY-NC-SA)
© tdziemia (CC BY-NC-SA)
Agnel "Mouton d'Or" - Joanna and Wenceslas ND
| Gold | 4.55 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus I of Luxembourg (1355-1383) |
| Duchess | Joanna (1355-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1357-1371 |
| Value | 1 Agnel (50) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross with rosette in center and fleur-de-lis in the angles, inside polylobe with corners. Eight small fleur-de-lis surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +. XP'C+ VINCIT+ XP'C+ REGNAT+ XP'C+ IMPERAT
Lettering (regular font): +. XP'C+ VINCIT+ XP'C+ REGNAT+ XP'C+ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Comment
This mouton d'or, minted in the name of Duchess Jeanne (IOh DVX) is the most common type.The mounton d'or minted in the name of Wenceslas (WEN DVX belowthe lamb) is Witte 388.
There is also a variant of Witte 387 with a small cross in the center of the reverse instead of a rosette. This type is datable to 1368.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Agnel "Mouton d'Or" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Joanna and Wenceslas, who were the rulers of the Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of Belgium. The coin was made of gold and weighed 4.55 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
