© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Agnel "Mouton d'Or" - Louis II de Male ND
| Gold | 4.6 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II of Male (1346-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1356-1364 |
| Value | 1 Gold Agnel |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross with rosette at center, inside a polylobe. In each angle of the cross an eagle, and a small trefoil in each external angle of the polylobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + XP'C: VInCIT: XP'C: REGNAT: XP'C: INPERAT (punctuation by double saltires)
Lettering (regular font): + XP'C: VINCIT: XP'C: REGNAT: XP'C: INPERAT (PUNCTUATION BY DOUBLE SALTIRES)
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
Called gouden lam in Dutch and mouton d'or in French.During the six emissions of this type between 1356 and 1364 the allow was gradually reduced from pure gold to 0.813.
Similar coins were issued around the same time by the Duchy of Brabant, and royal France.
Interesting fact
The Agnel "Mouton d'Or" coin features an image of a lamb on one side, which is where it gets its name "Mouton d'Or" which means "Golden Lamb" in French.
