© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Gold Écu "Chaise d'Or" - Albert of Bavaria ND
1391 year| Gold | 3.91 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Albert of Bavaria (1388-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1391 |
| Value | Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with quatrefoil in the centre, within quadrilobe with trefoils in exterior angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPS IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
The Gold Écu "Chaise d'Or" - Albert of Bavaria ND (1391) from County of Holland (Dutch States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "chair" design on the reverse side, which is where it gets its name "Chaise d'Or" (Golden Chair). This design depicts a throne-like chair, adorned with ornate carvings and topped with a crown, symbolizing the power and authority of the Dutch States. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
