© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Rider "Franc à Cheval" - Louis II de Male ND
| Gold | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis II of Male (1346-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1364 |
| Value | 1 Gold Rider |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Voided, floriate triple cross inside quadrilobe. Letterd F L A n in the angles, and D in a quadrilobe at the center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ XPC ⁑ VINCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGNAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ IHPERAT
F L A N
D
Translation:
Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Flanders
Comment
This coin is a very rare variant of the more often seen Franc a Cheval of Louis (see link)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Franc à Cheval" coin is that it features a unique design of a knight on horseback, which was a symbol of power and prestige during the Middle Ages. The coin's design has been well-preserved over the centuries, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
