© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gold Lion - Anthony ND
| Gold (.979) | 5.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Anthony (1406-1415) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1409-1412 |
| Value | 1 Gold Lion (60) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Triple cross, floriate, with alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles. Around it a polylobe with eight small florets in the exterior angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IhC AVTEM TRAnSIEnS PER MEDIVM ILLORVM IBAT
Translation: Jesus, passing through them midst of them, went his way.
Comment
The reverse legend comes from Luke 4:30As of 2016 only 5 examples of this coin were known (ref: Elsen Auction Catalog #131, December 2016).
Coin shown in photo sold for 36,000 euros at that auction.
Interesting fact
The Gold Lion coin from the Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Anthony, Duke of Brabant, who ruled from 1409 to 1412. This was a period of significant upheaval, as the Hundred Years' War between England and France was ongoing, and the Black Death had recently ravaged much of Europe. Despite these challenges, the Gold Lion coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency throughout the region.
