© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Peter d'Or - Dirk van Bronckhorst ND
| Gold | 3.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Barony of Batenburg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Dirk of Bronckhorst (1432-1456) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1432-1456 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + PAX XPI MANEAT SEMPER NOBISCVN
Lettering (regular font): + PAX XPI MANEAT SEMPER NOBISCVN
Translation: May the peace of Christ always be with us.
Comment
Imitating the Peter d'Or of Philip the Good which was struck in the Burgundian Low Countries from 1431.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Peter d'Or coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Dutch States, specifically during the Hook and Cod Wars, which were a series of conflicts between the Burgundians and the Dutch rebels. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after commodity.
