© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Angel - Philip the Bold ND
| Gold | 5.0 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Bold (1384-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1387-1388 |
| Value | 1 Gold Angel |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross, annelet at the end of each arm, lion in each angle, within polylobe with eight small trefoils in the exterior angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠+ BEnEDICTVS + QVI + VENIT + IN +NOMINE + DOMINI
Lettering (regular font): ✠+ BENEDICTVS + QVI + VENIT + IN +NOMINE + DOMINI
Translation: Blessed who comes in the name of the Lord
Comment
This type, known as a Gouden engel in Dutch, imitates the Ange d'Or of Philip VI of France, first issued in 1340. According to de Pas, it was valued at 60 groats.The example in the photo, graded Prachtig / extremely fine by the auction house, sold for 32,000 euros at Elsen auction 136, March 24, 2018.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Angel - Philip the Bold ND (1387-1388) from Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) made of Gold weighing 5.0 g is that it features an image of the archangel Michael slaying a dragon on one side, and the coat of arms of Philip the Bold on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region, and its design reflects the religious and cultural influences of the time.
