© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gold Lion - Philip the Good ND
| Gold (.958) | 4.26 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1419-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1454-1460 |
| Value | 1 Gold Lion |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Burgundy on top of floriate cross. Legend ends with firesteel.
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 amen
Comment
This type is known as a gouden leeuw (Dutch) or lion d'or (French)Second emission (1454-1466)
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 a member of the House of Valois. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and his rule saw the rise of the Burgundian Netherlands as a center of trade and culture. The coin's design, featuring a lion on one side and the Duke's coat of arms on the other, reflects the region's coat of arms and symbolizes the power and influence of the Burgundian dynasty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1454-1460) | 569639 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Gold Lion - Philip the Good ND (1454-1460) coin.
