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Gold Écu - Philip of Saint Pol ND
| Gold | 3.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip I of Saint-Pol (1427-1430) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1429-1431 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (50) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#333077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross in quadrilobe, clovers (or florets) in angles of quadrilobe
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPC ⵓ REGNAT ⵓ XPC ⵓ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Interesting fact
The Gold Écu - Philip of Saint Pol ND (1429-1431) from Duchy of Brabant (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 turmoil in Europe, when the Hundred Years' War was raging between England and France. Despite the conflict, the Duchy of Brabant was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as the Gold Écu. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Brabant during a time of great upheaval.
