© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Guilder "Saint John's Gold Guilder" - Louis I of Nevers ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis I of Nevers (1322-1346) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1335-1338 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Guilder) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of St. John the Baptist, nimbate and facing forward, rising right hand in blessing, left hand holding a cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + S. IONA NNES.B. (lion's head)
Lettering (regular font): + S. IONA NNES.B. (LION'S HEAD)
Translation: Saint John the Baptist
Interesting fact
The "Saint John's Gold Guilder" coin features an image of Saint John the Baptist on one side and Louis I of Nevers on the other, signifying the coin's use in the County of Flanders, which was a region in present-day Belgium.
