© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Pieter d'Or - Philip the Good ND
| Gold | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip II the Good (1430-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1433-1434 |
| Value | 1 Gold Pieter (50) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with a rosette at center
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ PAX ⁑ XPI ⁑ MANEAT ⁑ SEMPER ⁑ NOBISCVM
Lettering (regular font): ✠ PAX ⁑ XPI ⁑ MANEAT ⁑ SEMPER ⁑ NOBISCVM
Translation: May CHrist's peace always be with us
Comment
In 1433-1434 Philip the Good minted these debased (fineness was below 0.875) and overvalued florins at four mints in the southern part of Burgundian Netherlands: Leuven and Zevenbergen in Brabant, Valenciennes (Hainaut) and Namur.
The coin of Zevenbergen is identified by the three lilies in quadrants 1 and 4 of the coat of arms, and the mark that looks like a 3 at the end of the obverse legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pieter d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Brabant from 1430 to 1434. The coin was made of gold and weighed 3.6 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Philip the Good on one side and the Brabant coat of arms on the other, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians.
