© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Mouton d'Or - William III of Bavaria ND
| Gold | 4.62 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William III "the foolish" of Bavaria (1356-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1356-1389 |
| Value | 1 Mouton d'Or |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate floral cross within quadrilobe, eagles in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPC ⁑ VInCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGnAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ INPERAT
Lettering (regular font): XPC ⁑ VINCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGNAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ INPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Comment
According to Chalon, this type was struck for use in Holland, and probably also Hainaut.Interesting fact
The Mouton d'Or coin is a rare and valuable coin, and one interesting fact about it is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The coin was minted in 1356, during the reign of William III of Bavaria, who was the Count of Hainaut (now part of France) and the Duke of Bavaria. This was a time of great political and social upheaval, with the Black Death ravaging Europe and the Hundred Years' War between England and France taking place. Despite these challenges, the Mouton d'Or coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency, and its value has endured for centuries.
