© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Guilder "Burgundian" - Charles the Bold First type ND
| Gold | 3.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1467-1475 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Burgundy over long cross pattée dividing legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: KAROLVS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA CO' ⁑ FLA'D'
Lettering (regular font): KAROLVS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA CO' ⁑ FLA'D'
Unabridged legend: Karolus Dei Gratia Comes Flandriae
Translation: Charles, by God's grace Count of Flanders
Comment
Also known as Bourgondische goudgulden.Varieties:
- 1st emission, main photos and description
- 2d emission, Saint Andrew's head is turned toward left, and reverse legend ends in FLAn (see link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Guilder "Burgundian" - Charles the Bold (First type) ND (1467-1475) from Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) made of Gold weighing 3.36 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was the last Duke of Burgundy and a member of the House of Valois. He was known for his ambitious projects and military campaigns, and this coin was likely used to finance some of those endeavors.
