© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Franc a Cheval - Joanna and Wenceslaus ND
| Gold (.980) | 3.85 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus I of Luxembourg (1355-1383) |
| Duchess | Joanna (1355-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1383 |
| Value | 1 Rider (48) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.980) |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Voided, floriate triple cross inside quadrilobe with trefoils in the exterior angles
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC ✽ VINCIT ✽ XPC ✽ REGNAT ✽ XPC ✽ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
John the Good of France introduced the franc a cheval in late 1360. It was adopted in Flanders in 1361, and since Brabant often followed Flemish types, it is assumed it would have been adopted in Brabant around 1361, though there is not documentary or other evidence this early.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Franc a Cheval - Joanna and Wenceslaus coin is that it features a unique design element - a horse on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name "Franc a Cheval" meaning "horse frank" in French. This design was used to symbolize the power and strength of the Duchy of Brabant, which was a powerful and influential region in medieval Europe.
