© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Guilder "Saint John Guilder" - Philip the Handsome Ghent Revolt; ARC AVST ND
1488 year| Gold | 3.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1488 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Austria-Burgundy over long cross pattée. Letters G A N D in the quarters, between shield and inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ⁕ PH'S ⁕ D' ⁕ G ⁕ ARC' ⁕ AVST' ⁕ B' ⁕ CO' ⁕ FLA'
Lettering (regular font): ⁕ PH'S ⁕ D' ⁕ G ⁕ ARC' ⁕ AVST' ⁕ B' ⁕ CO' ⁕ FLA'
Unabridged legend: Philippus dei gratia archidux Austriae Burgundiae comes Flandriae
Translation: Philip, by God's grace Archduke of Austria and Burgundy, Count of Flanders
Comment
Known as a St. Jansgoudgulden (Dutch). Value of this coin in groats is not known with certainty, but previaling rate early in Philip's reign was in the high 40s.This coin exists with two different reverse legends under the same catalog references (see link).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Saint John Guilder" coin is that it was minted during the Ghent Revolt, a time of political and social unrest in the Burgundian Netherlands. Despite the turmoil, the coin still features the image of Philip the Handsome, the ruler of the region at the time, signifying the continuity of the ruling power despite the uprising.
