© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gold Double Helm - Philip the Bold ND
| Gold (.979) | 4.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Bold (1384-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1386-1387 |
| Value | 1 Gold Double Helm |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#309979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with rosettes in the angles, inside an ornate quadrilobe
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SIT ⁕ NOMEN ⁕ DOMINI ⁕ BENEDICTVM
Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord
Comment
This was one of several coins from Philip's first emission of coinage 1386-1387 at the newly reopened Ghent mint. The double golden helm replaced the previous Gouden schild (ecu) of Louis de MaleInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Double Helm coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Bold, who was the first Duke of Burgundy to issue gold coins. This coin, in particular, was minted in the County of Flanders, which is now part of Belgium, and features a unique double helm design on one side and the coat of arms of Burgundy on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Burgundian Netherlands, and its unique design makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
