© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Franc a Cheval - Joanna and Wenceslaus ND
| Gold | 3.86 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
This subtype differs from W.391 only in the decoration of the knight and horse's armor (see link)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Franc a Cheval - Joanna and Wenceslaus ND (1361-1383) coin from the Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) 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 franc" in French. This design was introduced by Joanna, Duchess of Brabant, in the 14th century, and it became a distinctive feature of the coins issued by the Duchy of Brabant during her reign.
