© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Florin "Burgundian" - Charles the Bold 2d Emission ND
| Gold (.792) | 3.40 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles I the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1474-1476 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) (40) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.792) |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend, shield of Burgundy-Brabant in the center. Legend ends with hand (Antwerp mintmark). Puctuation done by double annelets.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: KAROL DX ⵓ BG BRAB Z ⵓ LI'
Lettering (regular font): KAROL DX ⵓ BG BRAB Z ⵓ LI'
Translation: Charles, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant and Limbourg
Comment
Also known as a Florin d'Or de Bourgogne, or Bourgondische goudgulden. The 2d emission is differentiated from the first by the mintmark of ANtwerp (hand) at the end of the reverse legend.de Witte identifies two sub-types of this guilder minted at Antwerp
#501 has Saint Andrew looking upward over his left shoulder, his right arm is raised, and his garments are draped transversely
#500 has Saint Andrew looking slightly downward and to his right, his hands both at waist level, and his garments hang vertically:
