© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Rider - Philip the Good ND
| Gold (.992) | 3.63 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip I the Good (1433-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1434-1440 |
| Value | Gold Rider |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold (.992) |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#106541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Burgundian shield over a floriate triple cross, each arm tipped with a pinecone
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT ⁑ nOMEn ⁑ DOMINI ⁑ BEnEDICTVM ⁑ AMEN
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT ⁑ NOMEN ⁑ DOMINI ⁑ BENEDICTVM ⁑ AMEN
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord Amen.
Comment
Known as a gouden rijder in Dutch, cavalier d'or in French.
An example in the Bibliotheque Nationale de France has a listed weight of 4.62 grams, possibly an error (noticed by Numista contributor Trooper8):
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
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 Holland, and it features an image of him on horseback, which was a common design for coins during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1434-1440) | 110800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Rider - Philip the Good ND (1434-1440) coin.
