© DePas (1863)
© DePas (1863)
Gold Helm - Philip the Good ND
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1419-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1419-1467 |
| Value | 1 Gold Helm (Gouden gehelmde leeuw) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#403081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross inside a quadrilobe with lions in the exterior angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: BENEDICTVS ⁑ QVI ⁑ VENIT ⁑ IN ⁑ nOmiNE ⁑ DNI
Lettering (regular font): BENEDICTVS ⁑ QVI ⁑ VENIT ⁑ IN ⁑ NOMINE ⁑ DNI
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 Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders from 1419 to 1467. The coin features an image of Philip the Good wearing a helmet, which symbolizes his military prowess and leadership. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the Burgundian Netherlands, which was a region that included parts of modern-day Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. The fact that it was made of gold adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
