© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Fleece - Philip the Handsome early type ND
| Gold (.992) | 4.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1499 |
| Value | 1 Gold Fleece |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.992) |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#402098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Golden Fleece supported by two lions.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DILIGITE IVSTICIAM QVI IVDICAIS TERRAM
Lettering (regular font): DILIGITE IVSTICIAM QVI IVDICAIS TERRAM
Translation: Love justice, you who govern the earth.
Comment
The reverse legend is a verse from the biblical book Wisdom I (1:1)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Fleece coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Handsome, who was the first Habsburg king of Castile and Aragon, and later became the first king of Spain. The coin's design features a fleece, which was a symbol of the Golden Fleece, a prestigious order of chivalry that was established by Philip's father, Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
