Chaise d'Or - William I ND (1377-1402) front Chaise d'Or - William I ND (1377-1402) back
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Chaise d'Or - William I ND

 
Gold 3.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States)
Duke
William I (1379-1402)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1377-1402
Value
1 Chaise d'Or
Currency
Groot (1046-1506)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#381358
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms in hexilobe.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + BENEDICT QVI VENIT IN NOMIE DNI

Lettering (regular font): + BENEDICT QVI VENIT IN NOMIE DNI

Translation: Blessed (is he) who comes in the name of the Lord

Comment

Unlisted in Delmonte, underweight for a chaise d'or (normally ~4.5 g.).

Issues bearing the title Dux Gelrie are usually before 1393.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Chaise d'Or - William I ND (1377-1402) coin from Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of William I, who was the Duke of Guelders from 1377 to 1402. During his reign, the duchy experienced significant economic growth and trade, which led to the need for a new coinage system. The Chaise d'Or was one of the coins minted during this time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the duchy. Despite its small weight of 3.5 grams, the coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. This fact highlights the prosperity and wealth of the Duchy of Guelders during the late medieval period.