© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Gold Lion - Philip the Good ND
| Gold (.958) | 4.23 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Philip the Good (1425-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1454-1455 |
| Value | 1 Gold Lion = 60 Groats |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 4.23 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shield of Burgundy on top of floriate cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT × NOMEN × DOMINI × BENEDICTVM × AMEN×
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT × NOMEN × DOMINI × BENEDICTVM × AMEN×
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Lion coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Hainaut in the 15th century. The coin features an image of a lion on one side and the coat of arms of Hainaut on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Burgundian dynasty during that time.
