Helm - Louis II de Mâle ND (1368-1369) front Helm - Louis II de Mâle ND (1368-1369) back
Helm - Louis II de Mâle ND (1368-1369) photo
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Helm - Louis II de Mâle ND

 
Gold 6.67 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Flanders (Belgian States)
Count
Louis II of Male (1346-1384)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1368-1369
Value
1 Gold Helm (Gouden gehelmde leeuw)
Currency
Groot (864-1506)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.67 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#295422
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross fleurée with F|L|Λ|n in quarters and D' in center

Lettering:
BeyeDICTVS QVI veNIT IN NOmINe DOmINI
F - L - A - n

Translation: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord

Comment

Known as heaume d'or in French.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Helm - Louis II de Mâle ND (1368-1369) from County of Flanders (Belgian States) made of Gold weighing 6.67 g is that it features a unique design, with a helm (a helmet) on the obverse (front) side, and a shield with the coat of arms of Louis II de Mâle on the reverse (back) side. This design was used during the reign of Louis II de Mâle, who was the Count of Flanders from 1346 until his death in 1384. The use of a helm on coins during this time period was a common motif in medieval coinage, and it symbolized the power and authority of the ruler.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1368-1369)  338000 - - - - - -

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