© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gold Écu "Klinkaart" - Philip the Good ND
| Gold (.708) | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1419-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1426-1427 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (Gouden schild) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.708) |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross inside a quadrilobe with trefoils in the exterior angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPC ⵓ REGNAT ⵓ XPC ⵓ IMPERAT
Lettering (regular font): ✠ XPC ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPC ⵓ REGNAT ⵓ XPC ⵓ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
Philip authorized the striking of these debased ecus/schilds in Dordrecht (Holland) and Namur in November 1425, and in Ghent November 1426. The issue ended in January 1427.Coins minted in Ghent are distinguished by the dot under the letter G in BVRG obverse and REGNAT reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Écu "Klinkaart" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders from 1419 to 1467. This coin was issued during a time of great economic and cultural prosperity in the region, and its design features the image of Philip the Good on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Flanders on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the region's wealth and power, and the coin's unique design has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1426-1427) | 118206 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Gold Écu "Klinkaart" - Philip the Good ND (1426-1427) coin.
