© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Florin - Mary of Burgundy ND
| Gold (.792) | 3.40 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Mary of Burgundy (1477-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1477-1482 |
| 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#109057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shield of Burgundy-Brabant on top of long cross pattée. Legend ends with mint mark.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MARIA DVCISS BG ⵓ BR Z ⵓ LI'
Lettering (regular font): MARIA DVCISS BG ⵓ BR Z ⵓ LI'
Unabridged legend: Maria Ducissa Burgundiae Brabantiae et Limburgiae
Translation: Mary, Duchess of Burgundy, Brabant and Limburg.
Comment
Also known as Florin d'Or or Bourgondische Gulden (or Goudgulden).Combined mintage of florins and demi-florins of Mary was 101,881.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - Mary of Burgundy ND (1477-1482) from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Gold (.792) weighing 3.40 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Mary of Burgundy, who was the daughter of Charles the Bold and the last ruler of the Burgundian dynasty. At the time, the Duchy of Brabant was part of the Burgundian Netherlands, which was a collection of territories in the Low Countries that were under Burgundian rule. The coin's minting was likely a way for the ruling powers to solidify their control over the region and promote their influence. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Burgundian dynasty.
