© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gold Écu "Chaise d'Or" - John III ND
| Gold | 4.51 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John III (1312-1355) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1343-1344 |
| Value | Chaise d'Or (48) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.51 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross in quadrilobe, clovers (or florets) in angles of quadrilobe
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPC ⵓREGNAT ⵓ XPC ⵓ INPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
The first Chaise d'Or issued by John III bore the name and coat of arms of the Holy Roman Emperor Louis III (see link). Five years later he struck this one in his own name.
Three minor variants are recognized:
- Open crown, Delmonte 40 and Witte 333:
