© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Lion - John the Fearless ND
| Gold | 4.51 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 Lion |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#395861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross inside a quadrilobe with lilies and lions in the exterior angles and initial I in center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ XPC ⁑ VINCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGNAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ IMPERAT
I
Lettering (regular font):
✠ XPC ⁑ VINCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGNAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ IMPERAT
I
Translation:
Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
John
Comment
de Pas (p. 38) references an ordinance of 1409 that specifies a gold coin of this size (54 to a Troyes mark) valued at 36 groats.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Lion 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 historical figure, John the Fearless is still remembered and celebrated in Belgium today, and his legacy can be seen in various cultural and historical artifacts, including this coin.
