© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Florin "Burgundian" - Charles the Bold 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 | 1468-1474 |
| 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#109016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legends, shield of Burgundy-Brabant in the center
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: KAROL ⁑ DX ⁑ BG ⁑ BRAB ⁑ Z ⁑ LIM ⁑
Lettering (regular font): KAROL ⁑ DX ⁑ BG ⁑ BRAB ⁑ Z ⁑ LIM ⁑
Unabridged legend: Karolus Dux Burgundiae Brabantiae et Limburgiae
Translation: Charles, Duke of Burgundy Brabant and Limburg
Comment
Also known as a Florin d'Or de Bourgogne, or Bourgondische goudgulden.The guilder minted at Leuven is the more rare one issued by Charles, and can be differentiated from the Antwerp issue by the use of double saltires in the reverse punctuation, and by the absence of the hand (Antwerp mint mark) at the end of the legend (reference below).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin "Burgundian" - Charles the Bold ND (1468-1474) from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Gold (.792) weighing 3.40 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. Charles the Bold, also known as Charles the Rash, was the Duke of Burgundy and was known for his aggressive military campaigns and political maneuvering. Despite his controversial reign, he was able to establish a strong and prosperous state, which is reflected in the minting of this high-quality gold coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1468-1474) | 80153 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Florin "Burgundian" - Charles the Bold ND (1468-1474) coin.
