© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Rider - Guy of Luxembourg ND
| Gold | 5.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Counties of Ligny and Saint-Pol (Saint-Pol, French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Guy (1360-1371) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1364-1371 |
| Value | 1 Gold Rider |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross in quadrilobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Rider coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Guy of Luxembourg, who was the Count of Ligny and Saint-Pol, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange during a period of economic and political upheaval. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a valuable and sought-after form of currency, and its gold content made it a reliable store of value.
