© 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 - Philip the Bold ND
| Gold | 4.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Bold (1384-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1384-1404 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (Gouden schild) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate, floriate triple cross inside a quadrilobe, a rosette in each exterior angle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPC ⵓ REGNAT ⵓ XPC ⵓ INPERAT
Lettering (regular font): ✠ XPC ⵓ VINCIT ⵓ XPC ⵓ REGNAT ⵓ XPC ⵓ INPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
The Count does not hold a sword in his right hand in this type.Interesting fact
The Gold Écu coin featuring Philip the Bold, issued in the 14th century, is notable for its unique design. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features a rare example of a "quatrefoil" shape, where the coin's cross-like design is surrounded by four smaller circles, creating a distinctive and intricate pattern. This design element was used to enhance the coin's security and make it more difficult to counterfeit.
