© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Noble - Philip the Good, 1st emission ND
| Gold (.969) | 6.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1419-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1425-1426 |
| Value | 1 Gold Noble |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.969) |
| Weight | 6.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short floriate cross with a letter P at the center, inside an octolobe. Lion, crown and trefoil in each angle of the cross, and small trefoil in each exterior angle of the polylobe
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ IhC ⁑ AVTEM ⁑ TRANSIENS ⁑ PER ⁑ MEDIVM ⁑ ILLORVM ⁑ IBAT
Lettering (regular font): ✠ IHC ⁑ AVTEM ⁑ TRANSIENS ⁑ PER ⁑ MEDIVM ⁑ ILLORVM ⁑ IBAT
Translation: Jesus, passing through the midst of them, went his way
Comment
The first nobel issued by Philip the Good has the same devices and legends as those of his grandfather, Philip the Bold, and differs in the shield held by the duke having the small lion shield of Flanders at the center.It differs from the later emissions of nobels by Philip the Good by having the letter P at the center of the cross reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders from 1419 to 1467. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to centralize power, which led to the formation of the Burgundian Netherlands. The coin's design and minting process were likely overseen by the Duke or his representatives, making it a unique piece of history from that time period.
