© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Large Agnel "Mouton d'Or" - John of Arkel ND
| Gold | 5.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John of Arkel (1364-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1368-1369 |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#337308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross with rose at center and eagles in angles, within quadrilobe with points.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XP'C VINCIT XP'C REGNAT XP'C IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Comment
This double mouton d'or imitated that first struck by Joan and Wenceslas of Brabant in 1366 (see link).Interesting fact
The Large Agnel "Mouton d'Or" coin features an image of a lamb on one side, which is where it gets its name "Mouton d'Or" which means "Golden Lamb" in French.
