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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Helm - John the Fearless ND
| Gold (.990) | 3.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John the Fearless (1404-1419) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1409-1419 |
| Value | 1 Gold Helm (Gouden gehelmde leeuw) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#396609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross inside a quadrilobe with lions in the exterior angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: BENEDICTVS ⁑ QVI ⁑ VENIRE ⁑ IN ⁑ nOmiNE ⁑ DI
Lettering (regular font): BENEDICTVS ⁑ QVI ⁑ VENIRE ⁑ IN ⁑ NOMINE ⁑ DI
Translation: Blessed (is he) who comes in the name of the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Helm coin is that it was minted during the reign of John the Fearless, who was a prominent figure in the history of the Burgundian Netherlands. He played a significant role in the politics and military campaigns of the region, and his rule had a lasting impact on the area that is now modern-day Belgium. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the Gold Helm is a rare and valuable collector's item due to its age, historical significance, and the fact that it was made of pure gold.
