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Helmeted Lion - Louis II de Mâle ND
| Gold | 5.4 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II of Male (1346-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1365-1370 |
| Value | 1 Gold Helm (Gouden gehelmde leeuw) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleurée with F|L|Λ|n in quarters and D' in center. Legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ BEИEDICTVS : QVI : VEИIT : IИ : ИOMIИE : DOMIИI
F L Λ n
D'
Lettering (regular font):
+ BENEDICTVS : QVI : VENIT : IN : NOMINE : DOMINI
F L Λ N
D'
Translation: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Comment
Known as gehemde leeuw in Dutch and lion heaumé d'or in French.
Flanders. Louis II de Mâle (1346-84) gold Lion heaumé d'or Ghent mint, Fr-157, Delm-460. LV | DOVICVS : DЄI o GRΛ : COM' o ? : DnS : FLΛnDR | IЄ, Helmed and seated lion to left within a Gothic stall; FLΛnDRЄS in exergue / + BЄИЄDICTVS : QVI : VЄИIT : IИ : ИOMIИЄ : DOMIИI, cross fleurée with F|L|Λ|n in quarters and D' in center.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Helmeted Lion - Louis II de Mâle ND (1365-1370) coin from County of Flanders (Belgian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the County of Flanders, which is a nod to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
