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Large Agnel "Grand Mouton d'Or" - Joanna and Wenceslas ND
| Gold | 6.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus I of Luxembourg (1355-1383) |
| Duchess | Joanna (1355-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1366-1371 |
| Value | 2 Agnel (100) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross with rosette in center and fleur-de-lis in the angles, inside polylobe with corners. Eight small fleur-de-lis surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠. XP'C ⁑ VINCIT⁑ XP'C ⁑ REGNAT⁑ XP'C ⁑ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Comment
Often called a Double Mouton, but the size is far from double the normal mouton.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Large Agnel "Grand Mouton d'Or" coin is that it was minted during the reign of Joanna and Wenceslas, who were the rulers of the Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of Belgium. The coin was made of gold and weighed 6.22 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
