© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gold Écu "Klinkaart" - Philip the Good ND
| Gold | 3.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1421-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1421-1429 |
| Value | Gold Écu = 37 Groats |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross within quadrilobe, trefoil in each exterior angle
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 reigns, Chritst commands
Comment
The Klinkaerts struck for Flanders, Namur and Holland are almost identical. The Flanders type has a "secret dot" below the G in BVRG obverse and the G in REGNAT reverse (see link)Interesting fact
The Gold Écu "Klinkaart" - Philip the Good ND (1421-1429) from Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) is an extremely rare coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region, with the Burgundian Netherlands experiencing significant growth and prosperity under the rule of Philip the Good. Despite its rarity, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.
