© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Guilder "Saint John Guilder" - Philip the Handsome Ghent Revolt; D' B' ND
| Gold | 3.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Handsome (1482-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1488-1489 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343260 |
|---|---|
| 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: PHS * D' * G' * D' * B' * CO * FLA' *
Lettering (regular font): PHS * D' * G' * D' * B' * CO * FLA' *
Unabridged legend: Philippus dei gratia dux Burgundiae comes Flandriae
Translation: Philip, by God's grace Duke of Burgundy Count of Flanders
Comment
Known as a St. Jansgoudgulden (Dutch). Value of this coin in groats is not known with certainty, but the prevailing rate early in Philip's reign would likely have been in the high 40s.The coin exists as two subtypes with different reverse legends under the same catalog reference numbers (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. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic needs of the time, as the revolt had disrupted trade and commerce in the region. Despite the turmoil, the coin still features the image of Philip the Handsome, the ruler of the Burgundian Netherlands, signifying the continuity of the ruling power despite the uprising.
